Watching Bono make a clown of himself last week in The Convention Centre, as well as the news that the new album has been put on ice, I hafta ask the question.
Is it time for U2 to pack their bags and retire?
See this blog which sums it up better than I ever could:
http://ourmaninstockholm.com/2014/03/08/the-unforgettable-ire/ (http://ourmaninstockholm.com/2014/03/08/the-unforgettable-ire/)
I mean they haven't meant anything to me for 20 years. But that's personal. Some would say McGuinness jumped ship when he saw a Beatle like mess looming as Larry becomes more and more frustrated with the antics of Bono. He could walk off the pitch with the ball any day now.
The rich and famous lifestyle has resulted in the last two albums (if I am being generous) being phoned in. Still pull off a good show playing the oldies but big swinging!
While I can see that perhaps some of the "pay your tax ye shower of cnuts" ire being directed at them may be over-simplified it's all about public perception and if you are constantly explaining you are constantly losing.
Also The Edge's beanie is ridiculous at this stage. Be proud of being bald. Most of us share his pain to some degree or other.
So - in summary. Time for U2 to fold up the tent and for Bono to stop annoying us?
I say yes.
(Sits back and waits for the abuse)
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on March 10, 2014, 03:05:59 PM
Watching Bono make a clown of himself last week in The Convention Centre, as well as the news that the new album has been put on ice, I hafta ask the question.
Is it time for U2 to pack their bags and retire?
See this blog which sums it up better than I ever could:
http://ourmaninstockholm.com/2014/03/08/the-unforgettable-ire/ (http://ourmaninstockholm.com/2014/03/08/the-unforgettable-ire/)
I mean they haven't meant anything to me for 20 years. But that's personal. Some would say McGuinness jumped ship when he saw a Beatle like mess looming as Larry becomes more and more frustrated with the antics of Bono. He could walk off the pitch with the ball any day now.
The rich and famous lifestyle has resulted in the last two albums (if I am being generous) being phoned in. Still pull off a good show playing the oldies but big swinging!
While I can see that perhaps some of the "pay your tax ye shower of cnuts" ire being directed at them may be over-simplified it's all about public perception and if you are constantly explaining you are constantly losing.
Also The Edge's beanie is ridiculous at this stage. Be proud of being bald. Most of us share his pain to some degree or other.
So - in summary. Time for U2 to fold up the tent and for Bono to stop annoying us?
I say yes.
(Sits back and waits for the abuse)
I agree. Bono on tax avoidance is just ridiculous. He sounds like the old farts of Geldof's parents' generation that Geldof used to slag off 30 years ago. Time to move on and pay some tax.
And the high heels and permo shades. FFS.
Wouldn't disagree - the Rolling Stones, who are probably the touchstone for this type of longevity, haven't produced anything of value in 40 years now. It's pathetic really - take up the pottery or homebrewing Bobo!
But what is to replace them? X-Factor like manufactured singers who are merely puppets for a money making machine behind the scenes? Or walking tabloid machines like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyres and Rihanna who can sing but just allow themselves to walked over to make the money keep rolling in.
U2 can still produce decent songs, they aren't hitting the heights they set themselves but they can still belt be creative and write unique tunes. The Mandela song was really good I thought and has something behind it, not like the "songs" we listen to today. They'll fill stadiums. I dread to think who will be filling stadiums in 20/30 years time for the current chart darlings.
U2, Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Bruce etc are badly needed to keep music as it has been.
They may not be great but they as good we got!
Quote from: Bingo on March 10, 2014, 03:26:47 PM
But what is to replace them? X-Factor like manufactured singers who are merely puppets for a money making machine behind the scenes? Or walking tabloid machines like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyres and Rihanna who can sing but just allow themselves to walked over to make the money keep rolling in.
U2 can still produce decent songs, they aren't hitting the heights they set themselves but they can still belt be creative and write unique tunes. The Mandela song was really good I thought and has something behind it, not like the "songs" we listen to today. They'll fill stadiums. I dread to think who will be filling stadiums in 20/30 years time for the current chart darlings.
U2, Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Bruce etc are badly needed to keep music as it has been.
They may not be great but they as good we got!
Don't forget Garth Brooks.
You might as well discontinue Kerry, who are now merely good.
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on March 10, 2014, 03:05:59 PM
Watching Bono make a clown of himself last week in The Convention Centre, as well as the news that the new album has been put on ice, I hafta ask the question.
Is it time for U2 to pack their bags and retire?
See this blog which sums it up better than I ever could:
http://ourmaninstockholm.com/2014/03/08/the-unforgettable-ire/ (http://ourmaninstockholm.com/2014/03/08/the-unforgettable-ire/)
I mean they haven't meant anything to me for 20 years. But that's personal. Some would say McGuinness jumped ship when he saw a Beatle like mess looming as Larry becomes more and more frustrated with the antics of Bono. He could walk off the pitch with the ball any day now.
The rich and famous lifestyle has resulted in the last two albums (if I am being generous) being phoned in. Still pull off a good show playing the oldies but big swinging!
While I can see that perhaps some of the "pay your tax ye shower of cnuts" ire being directed at them may be over-simplified it's all about public perception and if you are constantly explaining you are constantly losing.
Also The Edge's beanie is ridiculous at this stage. Be proud of being bald. Most of us share his pain to some degree or other.
So - in summary. Time for U2 to fold up the tent and for Bono to stop annoying us?
I say yes.
(Sits back and waits for the abuse)
I'm a long time fan and think they are still brilliant live so we would be missing that part of the package....but I find it hard to disagree with anything you say above.
Quote from: Bingo on March 10, 2014, 03:26:47 PM
But what is to replace them? X-Factor like manufactured singers who are merely puppets for a money making machine behind the scenes? Or walking tabloid machines like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyres and Rihanna who can sing but just allow themselves to walked over to make the money keep rolling in.
U2 can still produce decent songs, they aren't hitting the heights they set themselves but they can still belt be creative and write unique tunes. The Mandela song was really good I thought and has something behind it, not like the "songs" we listen to today. They'll fill stadiums. I dread to think who will be filling stadiums in 20/30 years time for the current chart darlings.
U2, Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Bruce etc are badly needed to keep music as it has been.
They may not be great but they as good we got!
The Gloaming are better than U2 are now
Stadium rock may be banjaxed
Spinal Tap was originally a parody
they are a great live band with a great back catalogue, well up to Achtung Baby. Some of the live shows starting with the Zoo TV one were unreal, really pushing the boundaries. Havent bought an album from them since AB, but have seen them live a few times. Making and playing music is what they do, if it was me, Id keep her lit (better than sitting at home scratching the bean bag)
Ponitificating on economics on that stage, on behalf of the Irish, is pure hubris for a multi multi millionaire rock singer. You ask the obvious indignant question 'who the f**k do you think you are?"
But I can ignore all that listening to something like 'Bad' when U2 is also about the edge, larry, adam, the music. Plus for all Bonos faults he is/was a brilliant singer - no one else can do that crescendo at the end of Bad like that.
I think, on the balance, the music of the band really gets obscured nowadays by personal gipes with Bono. I would lean more to ignoring him than getting het up and looking him to f**k off.
Unfortunately, that extends to being apathetic to ever seeing them live again. The last infliction of lecturing between the songs you are paying to see was enough.
Turning point for me on Bono from fan to apathy was hearing him waxing lyrical on the troubles at Slane in 2001 (no more IRAaaaa, no more UDAaaaaa, no more British Armyyyyy)... aye things would be simple if you were in charge u ballroot... conflicts are easy to resolve when you can preach populist, idealistic shite from the ivory rock tower.
But on the balance I love listening to U2 and always will. Even stuff from 10 years ago never mind the 80s heyday.
P.S. South Park nailed Bono as well as anything or anyone in recent years. A prancing prat.
Bono is a dick, and U2 haven't done anything decent since about 2000. I used to be a fan but nowadays, I wouldn't watch them if they were in my front garden. If they retired, I really couldn't care less.
Quote from: whiskeysteve on March 10, 2014, 04:07:18 PM
Ponitificating on economics on that stage, on behalf of the Irish, is pure hubris for a multi multi millionaire rock singer. You ask the obvious indignant question 'who the f**k do you think you are?"
But I can ignore all that listening to something like 'Bad' when U2 is also about the edge, larry, adam, the music. Plus for all Bonos faults he is/was a brilliant singer - no one else can do that crescendo at the end of Bad like that.
I think, on the balance, the music of the band really gets obscured nowadays by personal gipes with Bono. I would lean more to ignoring him than getting het up and looking him to f**k off.
Unfortunately, that extends to being apathetic to ever seeing them live again. The last infliction of lecturing between the songs you are paying to see was enough.
Turning point for me on Bono from fan to apathy was hearing him waxing lyrical on the troubles at Slane in 2001 (no more IRAaaaa, no more UDAaaaaa, no more British Armyyyyy)... aye things would be simple if you were in charge u ballroot... conflicts are easy to resolve when you can preach populist, idealistic shite from the ivory rock tower.
But on the balance I love listening to U2 and always will. Even stuff from 10 years ago never mind the 80s heyday.
P.S. South Park nailed Bono as well as anything or anyone in recent years. A prancing prat.
Does Christy Moore also now fall into the category?
Quote from: NAG1 on March 10, 2014, 04:13:35 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on March 10, 2014, 04:07:18 PM
Ponitificating on economics on that stage, on behalf of the Irish, is pure hubris for a multi multi millionaire rock singer. You ask the obvious indignant question 'who the f**k do you think you are?"
But I can ignore all that listening to something like 'Bad' when U2 is also about the edge, larry, adam, the music. Plus for all Bonos faults he is/was a brilliant singer - no one else can do that crescendo at the end of Bad like that.
I think, on the balance, the music of the band really gets obscured nowadays by personal gipes with Bono. I would lean more to ignoring him than getting het up and looking him to f**k off.
Unfortunately, that extends to being apathetic to ever seeing them live again. The last infliction of lecturing between the songs you are paying to see was enough.
Turning point for me on Bono from fan to apathy was hearing him waxing lyrical on the troubles at Slane in 2001 (no more IRAaaaa, no more UDAaaaaa, no more British Armyyyyy)... aye things would be simple if you were in charge u ballroot... conflicts are easy to resolve when you can preach populist, idealistic shite from the ivory rock tower.
But on the balance I love listening to U2 and always will. Even stuff from 10 years ago never mind the 80s heyday.
P.S. South Park nailed Bono as well as anything or anyone in recent years. A prancing prat.
Does Christy Moore also now fall into the category?
In all honesty, and I get death for my taste in music, I am not a massive fan of Christy either.
But anyway, Christy nowhere near as elite as Bono. Bono is up on his own in his ivory skyscraper.
The Best of 1980–1990 is a fantastic collection of songs
The Best of 1990–2000 is a good collection of songs
The Best of 2000–2010 is unlikely to ever be released
Of course Bono is a dick but you knew that right? Before he even opened his mouth you expect that and just shake your head and wait till he starts singing again.
But he is massive for Ireland, that can't be understated.
Was actually talking to someone who was there on Friday when he give the latest wee rant/speach. He said the place was just captivated by him and you had people from all walks of life there - politically, business leaders, entrepeneurs, etc. They couldn't get enough of him and took in every word he said. Did he not say what we all want to say - Ireland took the pain, not the banks, the IMF, the investors, the Givernment etc but the people?
They see Bono, they think Ireland and its only good. Maybe they see him in a different light than we do. But he can open doors and sit at tables that very few can and certainly very few from this wee island.
I think the thesis is overly harsh on U2 and Bono in particular. Music aside I think they've done a lot of good over the years. Bono's "friendships" with some pretty distasteful characters like Blair, Bush etc don't sit easy with me but I suppose if you just abuse those fcukers you won't get the mto do anything constructive. I think he has managed to get them to do some good things they probably wouldn't have done without his input so I will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Overall though for me the music is what it's all about. Some of the songs mentioned and others are just as magical, even more so possibly, for me when I listen to them today. I think their powers are on the wane definitely but there's still the hope if they're writing that another nugget will appear.
Much prefer to have Bono spouting than the likes of Louis and Linda telling us what to like.
Quote from: Bingo on March 10, 2014, 04:31:23 PM
Of course Bono is a dick but you knew that right? Before he even opened his mouth you expect that and just shake your head and wait till he starts singing again.
But he is massive for Ireland, that can't be understated.
Was actually talking to someone who was there on Friday when he give the latest wee rant/speach. He said the place was just captivated by him and you had people from all walks of life there - politically, business leaders, entrepeneurs, etc. They couldn't get enough of him and took in every word he said. Did he not say what we all want to say - Ireland took the pain, not the banks, the IMF, the investors, the Givernment etc but the people?
They see Bono, they think Ireland and its only good. Maybe they see him in a different light than we do. But he can open doors and sit at tables that very few can and certainly very few from this wee island.
On a cushion.
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2014, 04:46:21 PM
I think the thesis is overly harsh on U2 and Bono in particular. Music aside I think they've done a lot of good over the years. Bono's "friendships" with some pretty distasteful characters like Blair, Bush etc don't sit easy with me but I suppose if you just abuse those fcukers you won't get the mto do anything constructive. I think he has managed to get them to do some good things they probably wouldn't have done without his input so I will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Overall though for me the music is what it's all about. Some of the songs mentioned and others are just as magical, even more so possibly, for me when I listen to them today. I think their powers are on the wane definitely but there's still the hope if they're writing that another nugget will appear.
Much prefer to have Bono spouting than the likes of Louis and Linda telling us what to like.
Agreed, but why does it have to be either/or. He's a condescending shitetalker, but a brilliant singer and probably a great ambassador for Ireland. Although I think Liam Neeson is a truly great Irish ambassador. But Louis Walsh and Linda Martin sicken my shit. I would take Bono all day over them, but I wish he'd just sing and stop pretending to be Mahatma Ghandi.
Rasing aloft John Humes and David Trimbles hands together as someone whispers in his hear......ah Boner, these two are already mates...
I like U2s music because in my opinion it sounds good and it resonates with me in some small way, whatever that may be.
I don't think about the person singing it and what his political viewpoints are.
I like Coldplay's music; again I like how it sounds and find it an enjoyable experience listening to it, as I do with Springsteen, Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, Daft Punk etc etc etc.
Everyone has different taste in music but personally speaking it wouldn't bother me if the person singing was a nasty piece of work, a jumped-up midget or a gabshite. Im more into the music than the person singing it. Suppose it does help if the person singing or playing is interesting in some way and has a personality.
On U2 specifically, yeah I like their music and ive liked most of their albums right up until recently.
If they can keep making music I like then im all for it, work away.
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on March 10, 2014, 05:06:44 PM
I like U2s music because in my opinion it sounds good and it resonates with me in some small way, whatever that may be.
I don't think about the person singing it and what his political viewpoints are.
I like Coldplay's music; again I like how it sounds and find it an enjoyable experience listening to it, as I do with Springsteen, Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, Daft Punk etc etc etc.
Everyone has different taste in music but personally speaking it wouldn't bother me if the person singing was a nasty piece of work, a jumped-up midget or a gabshite. Im more into the music than the person singing it. Suppose it does help if the person singing or playing is interesting in some way and has a personality.
On U2 specifically, yeah I like their music and ive liked most of their albums right up until recently.
If they can keep making music I like then im all for it, work away.
That's grand until he starts telling you his political viewpoints in between songs, or as the intro to the songs, or at the end.
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on March 10, 2014, 04:59:36 PM
Rasing aloft John Humes and David Trimbles hands together as someone whispers in his hear......ah Boner, these two are already mates...
If only he'd known trimble is 'friends of israel'
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 10, 2014, 04:47:24 PM
Quote from: Bingo on March 10, 2014, 04:31:23 PM
Of course Bono is a dick but you knew that right? Before he even opened his mouth you expect that and just shake your head and wait till he starts singing again.
But he is massive for Ireland, that can't be understated.
Was actually talking to someone who was there on Friday when he give the latest wee rant/speach. He said the place was just captivated by him and you had people from all walks of life there - politically, business leaders, entrepeneurs, etc. They couldn't get enough of him and took in every word he said. Did he not say what we all want to say - Ireland took the pain, not the banks, the IMF, the investors, the Givernment etc but the people?
They see Bono, they think Ireland and its only good. Maybe they see him in a different light than we do. But he can open doors and sit at tables that very few can and certainly very few from this wee island.
On a cushion.
:-)
Yeap.. South park right on the money again. Bono is the worlds biggest turd
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2014, 04:46:21 PM
I think the thesis is overly harsh on U2 and Bono in particular. Music aside I think they've done a lot of good over the years. Bono's "friendships" with some pretty distasteful characters like Blair, Bush etc don't sit easy with me but I suppose if you just abuse those fcukers you won't get the mto do anything constructive. I think he has managed to get them to do some good things they probably wouldn't have done without his input so I will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Overall though for me the music is what it's all about. Some of the songs mentioned and others are just as magical, even more so possibly, for me when I listen to them today. I think their powers are on the wane definitely but there's still the hope if they're writing that another nugget will appear.
Much prefer to have Bono spouting than the likes of Louis and Linda telling us what to like.
Agree with Seanie on all of this.
Plus for Irish people to whinge about paying tax is beyond hypocritical. We help most of the world's mega-companies avoid paying tax, why the f*ck would a mega-organisation voluntarily like U2 pay more than they have to? A charity wouldn't pay more tax than they had to.
Finally, yes I find Bono's content struggle for the next great rock cliché all a bit tired now. But there are far greater (or should that be lesser) things to get offended by.
Quote from: muppet on March 10, 2014, 05:45:09 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2014, 04:46:21 PM
I think the thesis is overly harsh on U2 and Bono in particular. Music aside I think they've done a lot of good over the years. Bono's "friendships" with some pretty distasteful characters like Blair, Bush etc don't sit easy with me but I suppose if you just abuse those fcukers you won't get the mto do anything constructive. I think he has managed to get them to do some good things they probably wouldn't have done without his input so I will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Overall though for me the music is what it's all about. Some of the songs mentioned and others are just as magical, even more so possibly, for me when I listen to them today. I think their powers are on the wane definitely but there's still the hope if they're writing that another nugget will appear.
Much prefer to have Bono spouting than the likes of Louis and Linda telling us what to like.
Agree with Seanie on all of this.
Plus for Irish people to whinge about paying tax is beyond hypocritical. We help most of the world's mega-companies avoid paying tax, why the f*ck would a mega-organisation voluntarily like U2 pay more than they have to? A charity wouldn't pay more tax than they had to.
Finally, yes I find Bono's content struggle for the next great rock cliché all a bit tired now. But there are far greater (or should that be lesser) things to get offended by.
I was going to put this in and couldn't find the right words but you're spot on. Our entire economic model is based on - come here, pay less tax (and ignore a few laws here and there if needs be) and give us jobs.....pretty please.
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2014, 05:58:45 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 10, 2014, 05:45:09 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2014, 04:46:21 PM
I think the thesis is overly harsh on U2 and Bono in particular. Music aside I think they've done a lot of good over the years. Bono's "friendships" with some pretty distasteful characters like Blair, Bush etc don't sit easy with me but I suppose if you just abuse those fcukers you won't get the mto do anything constructive. I think he has managed to get them to do some good things they probably wouldn't have done without his input so I will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Overall though for me the music is what it's all about. Some of the songs mentioned and others are just as magical, even more so possibly, for me when I listen to them today. I think their powers are on the wane definitely but there's still the hope if they're writing that another nugget will appear.
Much prefer to have Bono spouting than the likes of Louis and Linda telling us what to like.
Agree with Seanie on all of this.
Plus for Irish people to whinge about paying tax is beyond hypocritical. We help most of the world's mega-companies avoid paying tax, why the f*ck would a mega-organisation voluntarily like U2 pay more than they have to? A charity wouldn't pay more tax than they had to.
Finally, yes I find Bono's content struggle for the next great rock cliché all a bit tired now. But there are far greater (or should that be lesser) things to get offended by.
I was going to put this in and couldn't find the right words but you're spot on. Our entire economic model is based on - come here, pay less tax (and ignore a few laws here and there if needs be) and give us jobs.....pretty please.
On a much more basic level we love a black ecomony eg "ah go on, you'll do it cheaper for cash", "You'll not charge the VAT surely", "who pays me my
expenses".....
I wish bands would make songs about how they feel about politics rather than have the likes of Bono preaching.
Quote from: BennyCake on March 10, 2014, 04:11:53 PM
Bono is a dick, and U2 haven't done anything decent since about 2000. I used to be a fan but nowadays, I wouldn't watch them if they were in my front garden. If they retired, I really couldn't care less.
I could have written this. You're spot on.
Bingo, Bono is massive for Ireland? How? Bono is massive for himself and U2. That's all.
Bono sits at the high table these days, and pontificates about this, that and the other. The elitists have Bono in their back pocket and know how to pull the strings. Make poverty history and this bollix, it will never happen because it's all politics. Africa is still starving 30 years after Live Aid. Why? Politics. Bono isn't so stupid that he thinks he can sort all that out. He's found what he was looking for as his own song goes, and that's to feel self-important and hang around with the big boys.
Quote from: BennyCake on March 10, 2014, 07:03:09 PM
Bingo, Bono is massive for Ireland? How? Bono is massive for himself and U2. That's all.
Bono sits at the high table these days, and pontificates about this, that and the other. The elitists have Bono in their back pocket and know how to pull the strings. Make poverty history and this bollix, it will never happen because it's all politics. Africa is still starving 30 years after Live Aid. Why? Politics. Bono isn't so stupid that he thinks he can sort all that out. He's found what he was looking for as his own song goes, and that's to feel self-important and hang around with the big boys.
Benny, you've your mind made up and I have neither the will nor the desire to try and change it.
If it's all politics, and going by the above everything is, sure let them starve and soon enough the problem will go away. Let the bad Aids wipe them out help to speed up the process. And sure we'll all sleep well in our beds tonight.
Rock n Roll!
Quote from: whiskeysteve on March 10, 2014, 04:07:18 PM
Ponitificating on economics on that stage, on behalf of the Irish, is pure hubris for a multi multi millionaire rock singer. You ask the obvious indignant question 'who the f**k do you think you are?"
But I can ignore all that listening to something like 'Bad' when U2 is also about the edge, larry, adam, the music. Plus for all Bonos faults he is/was a brilliant singer - no one else can do that crescendo at the end of Bad like that.
I think, on the balance, the music of the band really gets obscured nowadays by personal gipes with Bono. I would lean more to ignoring him than getting het up and looking him to f**k off.
Unfortunately, that extends to being apathetic to ever seeing them live again. The last infliction of lecturing between the songs you are paying to see was enough.
Turning point for me on Bono from fan to apathy was hearing him waxing lyrical on the troubles at Slane in 2001 (no more IRAaaaa, no more UDAaaaaa, no more British Armyyyyy)... aye things would be simple if you were in charge u ballroot... conflicts are easy to resolve when you can preach populist, idealistic shite from the ivory rock tower.
But on the balance I love listening to U2 and always will. Even stuff from 10 years ago never mind the 80s heyday.
P.S. South Park nailed Bono as well as anything or anyone in recent years. A prancing prat.
I was at the same gig. Worse still was the rambling shite about World Debt. Each of the eight odd thousand punters had paid about 50 quid each to be there. As I thought at the time, f**k up, play a few tunes and donate the £4,000,000 worth of revenue from ticket sales, and everyone's a winner.
In fairness they have some good songs but I haven't paid heed to a word he ever said beyond it. I'm sure he's meant well in his endevours but I you'd think he got rubbing shoulders with GWB he would have got to know how the world works and realised he as a musician, much like any of us, cant do much about it.
I was too young for when they truly "mattered" as a band. The thing is there is nothing wrong with bands keeping it going so long as they deliver live and play the hits. I love AC/DC and to be fair their albums have been from good to bad to awful since 1981 BUT live they are still hands down untouchable.
The thing is, the music industry has changed a lot. It's unlikely that new rock bands will get back to filling stadiums unless they are really marketable. The industry wont take a chance on anything else. Given the avenues that are open to people nowadays with iTunes, Spotify and youtube, it baffles me that people find themselves being "forced to listen to artist x y or z". If you really don't like pop music, why would you find yourself watching and worrying about Louis or Linda on the Voice or X Factor or whatever.
There is a whole world of music out there at your finger tips, there could be some good original local artists down your street dying to be heard.
Now go out and find them, you'll be glad the day you do. I know I am.
It's tick tock for U2 really. Bono is quite bad at this stage. You'd have to say that money wise he still hasn't found what he is looking for- i.e. enough money. Maybe it's vertigo. Is he still wide awake? Maybe he's not sleeping.
If I were him I would let it go.
Quote from: Bingo on March 10, 2014, 07:23:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on March 10, 2014, 07:03:09 PM
Bingo, Bono is massive for Ireland? How? Bono is massive for himself and U2. That's all.
Bono sits at the high table these days, and pontificates about this, that and the other. The elitists have Bono in their back pocket and know how to pull the strings. Make poverty history and this bollix, it will never happen because it's all politics. Africa is still starving 30 years after Live Aid. Why? Politics. Bono isn't so stupid that he thinks he can sort all that out. He's found what he was looking for as his own song goes, and that's to feel self-important and hang around with the big boys.
Benny, you've your mind made up and I have neither the will nor the desire to try and change it.
If it's all politics, and going by the above everything is, sure let them starve and soon enough the problem will go away. Let the bad Aids wipe them out help to speed up the process. And sure we'll all sleep well in our beds tonight.
Rock n Roll!
That's the general idea.
Quote from: seafoid on March 10, 2014, 07:59:17 PM
It's tick tock for U2 really. Bono is quite bad at this stage. You'd have to say that money wise he still hasn't found what he is looking for- i.e. enough money. Maybe it's vertigo. Is he still wide awake? Maybe he's not sleeping.
If I were him I would let it go.
Bad.
Quote from: muppet on March 10, 2014, 05:45:09 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2014, 04:46:21 PM
I think the thesis is overly harsh on U2 and Bono in particular. Music aside I think they've done a lot of good over the years. Bono's "friendships" with some pretty distasteful characters like Blair, Bush etc don't sit easy with me but I suppose if you just abuse those fcukers you won't get the mto do anything constructive. I think he has managed to get them to do some good things they probably wouldn't have done without his input so I will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Overall though for me the music is what it's all about. Some of the songs mentioned and others are just as magical, even more so possibly, for me when I listen to them today. I think their powers are on the wane definitely but there's still the hope if they're writing that another nugget will appear.
Much prefer to have Bono spouting than the likes of Louis and Linda telling us what to like.
Agree with Seanie on all of this.
Plus for Irish people to whinge about paying tax is beyond hypocritical. We help most of the world's mega-companies avoid paying tax, why the f*ck would a mega-organisation voluntarily like U2 pay more than they have to? A charity wouldn't pay more tax than they had to.
Finally, yes I find Bono's content struggle for the next great rock cliché all a bit tired now. But there are far greater (or should that be lesser) things to get offended by.
U2 as a mega corporation is going to try to avoid paying tax, of course. But then it's a bit much for Bono to bang on about how governments should give more money to Africa (or whatever). Exactly where does he think governments get their money in the first place?
Quote from: muppet on March 10, 2014, 08:10:44 PM
Quote from: seafoid on March 10, 2014, 07:59:17 PM
It's tick tock for U2 really. Bono is quite bad at this stage. You'd have to say that money wise he still hasn't found what he is looking for- i.e. enough money. Maybe it's vertigo. Is he still wide awake? Maybe he's not sleeping.
If I were him I would let it go.
Bad.
War
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 10, 2014, 08:24:25 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 10, 2014, 05:45:09 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2014, 04:46:21 PM
I think the thesis is overly harsh on U2 and Bono in particular. Music aside I think they've done a lot of good over the years. Bono's "friendships" with some pretty distasteful characters like Blair, Bush etc don't sit easy with me but I suppose if you just abuse those fcukers you won't get the mto do anything constructive. I think he has managed to get them to do some good things they probably wouldn't have done without his input so I will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Overall though for me the music is what it's all about. Some of the songs mentioned and others are just as magical, even more so possibly, for me when I listen to them today. I think their powers are on the wane definitely but there's still the hope if they're writing that another nugget will appear.
Much prefer to have Bono spouting than the likes of Louis and Linda telling us what to like.
Agree with Seanie on all of this.
Plus for Irish people to whinge about paying tax is beyond hypocritical. We help most of the world's mega-companies avoid paying tax, why the f*ck would a mega-organisation voluntarily like U2 pay more than they have to? A charity wouldn't pay more tax than they had to.
Finally, yes I find Bono's content struggle for the next great rock cliché all a bit tired now. But there are far greater (or should that be lesser) things to get offended by.
U2 as a mega corporation is going to try to avoid paying tax, of course. But then it's a bit much for Bono to bang on about how governments should give more money to Africa (or whatever). Exactly where does he think governments get their money in the first place?
They borrow it from the banks.
He also ponces round with the latest must have devices like iPhones while his pals at Apple revel in the publicity and shaft the world through tax evasion
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 10, 2014, 08:24:25 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 10, 2014, 05:45:09 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2014, 04:46:21 PM
I think the thesis is overly harsh on U2 and Bono in particular. Music aside I think they've done a lot of good over the years. Bono's "friendships" with some pretty distasteful characters like Blair, Bush etc don't sit easy with me but I suppose if you just abuse those fcukers you won't get the mto do anything constructive. I think he has managed to get them to do some good things they probably wouldn't have done without his input so I will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Overall though for me the music is what it's all about. Some of the songs mentioned and others are just as magical, even more so possibly, for me when I listen to them today. I think their powers are on the wane definitely but there's still the hope if they're writing that another nugget will appear.
Much prefer to have Bono spouting than the likes of Louis and Linda telling us what to like.
Agree with Seanie on all of this.
Plus for Irish people to whinge about paying tax is beyond hypocritical. We help most of the world's mega-companies avoid paying tax, why the f*ck would a mega-organisation voluntarily like U2 pay more than they have to? A charity wouldn't pay more tax than they had to.
Finally, yes I find Bono's content struggle for the next great rock cliché all a bit tired now. But there are far greater (or should that be lesser) things to get offended by.
U2 as a mega corporation is going to try to avoid paying tax, of course. But then it's a bit much for Bono to bang on about how governments should give more money to Africa (or whatever). Exactly where does he think governments get their money in the first place?
Most of them took it from countries in places such as Africa.
I remember hearing John O'Shea from GOAL talk about Bono and the public persona he had.
He made the point that, realistically, if there was an irish issue regarding charity/poverty/recession or whatever, there were very few people in Ireland that would command global attention. He mentioned Roy Keane would be one that would get attention across Europe, but Bono becoming involved ensured that the world media attention was shone on it.
He also mentioned that both Keane and Bono had never once refused to help his charitable causes when he asked for help.
His view was, if Bono wasn't doing the work he was doing, who would be?
Quote from: Bingo on March 10, 2014, 03:26:47 PM
But what is to replace them? X-Factor like manufactured singers who are merely puppets for a money making machine behind the scenes? Or walking tabloid machines like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyres and Rihanna who can sing but just allow themselves to walked over to make the money keep rolling in.
U2, Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Bruce etc are badly needed to keep music as it has been.
They may not be great but they as good we got!
:o ...Are you looking for a direct replacement (i.e. Iconic irish big stadium rock band) or do you just think there's no such thing as good new music?
I'm personally 20 years over U2...couldn't listen to them now ...I remember bono's pontificating had a big part to play in turning me off listening to them
Quote from: muppet on March 10, 2014, 09:47:40 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 10, 2014, 08:24:25 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 10, 2014, 05:45:09 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2014, 04:46:21 PM
I think the thesis is overly harsh on U2 and Bono in particular. Music aside I think they've done a lot of good over the years. Bono's "friendships" with some pretty distasteful characters like Blair, Bush etc don't sit easy with me but I suppose if you just abuse those fcukers you won't get the mto do anything constructive. I think he has managed to get them to do some good things they probably wouldn't have done without his input so I will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Overall though for me the music is what it's all about. Some of the songs mentioned and others are just as magical, even more so possibly, for me when I listen to them today. I think their powers are on the wane definitely but there's still the hope if they're writing that another nugget will appear.
Much prefer to have Bono spouting than the likes of Louis and Linda telling us what to like.
Agree with Seanie on all of this.
Plus for Irish people to whinge about paying tax is beyond hypocritical. We help most of the world's mega-companies avoid paying tax, why the f*ck would a mega-organisation voluntarily like U2 pay more than they have to? A charity wouldn't pay more tax than they had to.
Finally, yes I find Bono's content struggle for the next great rock cliché all a bit tired now. But there are far greater (or should that be lesser) things to get offended by.
U2 as a mega corporation is going to try to avoid paying tax, of course. But then it's a bit much for Bono to bang on about how governments should give more money to Africa (or whatever). Exactly where does he think governments get their money in the first place?
Most of them took it from countries in places such as Africa.
Not quite what I meant by "in the first place", but well played.
I too liked U2 at an adolescent stage of my life but there is one thing that Paul Hewson said that still forces me to examine the physique of Irishness.
It goes a little like this:
"If an Irish person is driving through the country and sees a bit beautiful house, they think, fecking bastard. let's destroy him."
But:
"If an American is doing the same thing, they think, I want that"
I was disappointed when Bono failed to make poverty history.
as a wise man once said...is it not better, when in a position to able to maybe help influence change for the better, is it not better to say something than say buck all?
Quote from: ardal on March 11, 2014, 07:44:50 AM
I too liked U2 at an adolescent stage of my life but there is one thing that Paul Hewson said that still forces me to examine the physique of Irishness.
It goes a little like this:
"If an Irish person is driving through the country and sees a bit beautiful house, they think, fecking b**tard. let's destroy him."
But:
"If an American is doing the same thing, they think, I want that"
Dunno what having a beer belly has to do with coveting your neighbour's goods tho!! ;D
Quote from: J OGorman on March 11, 2014, 09:34:45 AM
as a wise man once said...is it not better, when in a position to able to maybe help influence change for the better, is it not better to say something than say buck all?
A lot of the problems Bono involves himself with are systematic and won't change even if people donate money.
Aid is one. How effective is it ? Are there better ways of doing things ? Might have to hurt vested interests.
And he has been on the go a long time and he's not open about tax.
He really does remind me of the people Geldof moaned about in his first biography, his Dad's friends.
Quote from: ardal on March 11, 2014, 07:44:50 AM
I too liked U2 at an adolescent stage of my life but there is one thing that Paul Hewson said that still forces me to examine the physique of Irishness.
It goes a little like this:
"If an Irish person is driving through the country and sees a bit beautiful house, they think, fecking b**tard. let's destroy him."
But:
"If an American is doing the same thing, they think, I want that"
That's horseshit. Let's destroy him. What hyperbole.
Quote from: dec on March 10, 2014, 04:27:16 PM
The Best of 1980–1990 is a fantastic collection of songs
The Best of 1990–2000 is a good collection of songs
The Best of 2000–2010 is unlikely to ever be released
Am I the only one who thinks they have some great songs since 2000
A best of would have:
Beautiful day
Stuck in a moment
Elevation
Peace on earth
Vertigo
City of blinding lights
Original of the species
No line on the horizon
Magnificent
Ordinary love
Not too bad, any other band would be happy to have that
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on March 11, 2014, 12:31:52 PM
Quote from: dec on March 10, 2014, 04:27:16 PM
The Best of 1980–1990 is a fantastic collection of songs
The Best of 1990–2000 is a good collection of songs
The Best of 2000–2010 is unlikely to ever be released
Am I the only one who thinks they have some great songs since 2000
A best of would have:
Beautiful day
Stuck in a moment
Elevation
Peace on earth
Vertigo
City of blinding lights
Original of the species
No line on the horizon
Magnificent
Ordinary love
Not too bad, any other band would be happy to have that
Moment of Surrender is a brillant song as well.
I'm not a fan of Garth Brooks. My solution? Don't listen to his music.
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 11, 2014, 11:19:20 AM
Quote from: ardal on March 11, 2014, 07:44:50 AM
I too liked U2 at an adolescent stage of my life but there is one thing that Paul Hewson said that still forces me to examine the physique of Irishness.
It goes a little like this:
"If an Irish person is driving through the country and sees a bit beautiful house, they think, fecking b**tard. let's destroy him."
But:
"If an American is doing the same thing, they think, I want that"
That's horseshit. Let's destroy him. What hyperbole.
The version I heard was that someone sees a big house in America and says "I want to be that guy" - in Ireland they say "I want to get that guy". Same message I suppose.
Really. You think that when you drive by a nice house in Ireland, you say 'I want to get that guy'? Do you do that? I don't. What I normally say is 'Jaysus, thats a lovely house' and then forget about it. What you're talking about I think is the notion of Irish begrudgery. I think that's over played to be honest. I don't many people that genuinely resent others success. People do resent it when apparently successful people act in a superior way, but I don't know if that's begrudgery or healthy skepticism.
And in America, I think you'll find plenty of begrudgery. Listen to any sports talk show, and talk of what Athletes earn and all that sort of stuff.
I'm sure there's a grain of truth in what you say, but I don't like those sweeping generalisations.
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on March 11, 2014, 10:55:38 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 11, 2014, 11:19:20 AM
Quote from: ardal on March 11, 2014, 07:44:50 AM
I too liked U2 at an adolescent stage of my life but there is one thing that Paul Hewson said that still forces me to examine the physique of Irishness.
It goes a little like this:
"If an Irish person is driving through the country and sees a bit beautiful house, they think, fecking b**tard. let's destroy him."
But:
"If an American is doing the same thing, they think, I want that"
That's horseshit. Let's destroy him. What hyperbole.
The version I heard was that someone sees a big house in America and says "I want to be that guy" - in Ireland they say "I want to get that guy". Same message I suppose.
I think this is a handy misconception, it seems to be a real notion lately of accusing ourselves of being begruders.
There is a difference from someone working hard and building themselves a nice house and paying for it, that to me gains respect from everyone regardless of what country you are in. Obviously there are those who have made their money in other ways illegally or through the misfortune of others which can attract this sort of attitude but this is not a uniquely Irish thing.
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 12, 2014, 09:14:55 AM
Really. You think that when you drive by a nice house in Ireland, you say 'I want to get that guy'? Do you do that? I don't. What I normally say is 'Jaysus, thats a lovely house' and then forget about it. What you're talking about I think is the notion of Irish begrudgery. I think that's over played to be honest. I don't many people that genuinely resent others success. People do resent it when apparently successful people act in a superior way, but I don't know if that's begrudgery or healthy skepticism.
And in America, I think you'll find plenty of begrudgery. Listen to any sports talk show, and talk of what Athletes earn and all that sort of stuff.
I'm sure there's a grain of truth in what you say, but I don't like those sweeping generalisations.
What if it was a girl saying 'I want to get that guy'?
That's very different.
U2 have released their first album in five years as a free release on iTunes as Apple unveiled its latest smartphones.
At a launch event in California, U2 played a single from the new album, 'Songs of Innocence,' which Apple announced it had sent out for free to half a billion iTunes customers worldwide.
Frontman Bono described the album, the band's first since 'No Line on the Horizon' in 2009, as deeply personal and called the release "instant gratification."
"From the very beginning U2 have always wanted our music to reach as many people as possible, the clue is in our name I suppose - so today is kind of mind-blowing to us," Bono said.
"The most personal album we've written could be shared with half a billion people - by hitting send.
"If only songwriting was that easy."
Apple - which unveiled its first smartwatch as well as the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus - said that it would gift the album for free to customers who set up iTunes accounts in the next five weeks.
U2 - who released some of the most acclaimed albums in the 1980s including 'The Joshua Tree' and 'Rattle and Hum' - could have expected major sales for a new album.
While Apple did not disclose financial arrangements for the free release, U2 has collaborated for years on products with the iPod and iPhone company.
U2 is also hardly hurting for money, with Bono's net worth estimated at €465m.
Bono has long advocated for greater spending to help the world's poor, although the band has also come under criticism for moving part of its business from Ireland to the Netherlands, which has lower taxation.
In a world exclusive, Dave Fanning played the new album in full on RTÉ 2fm.
Dave Fanning always has the exclusive first radio play of new U2 albums.
iTunes experienced technical difficulties this evening due to the number of people attempting to download the album.
Anyone know how to download it on the iPhone?
I can see it in itunes and play it but cant transfer it to my music on the phone
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on September 10, 2014, 09:50:09 AM
Anyone know how to download it on the iPhone?
I can see it in itunes and play it but cant transfer it to my music on the phone
Don't bother it's terrible.
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on September 10, 2014, 09:50:09 AM
Anyone know how to download it on the iPhone?
I can see it in itunes and play it but cant transfer it to my music on the phone
Do you need to sync your phone with itunes maybe?
Found it, cheers
Quote from: thebigfella on September 10, 2014, 10:28:31 AM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on September 10, 2014, 09:50:09 AM
Anyone know how to download it on the iPhone?
I can see it in itunes and play it but cant transfer it to my music on the phone
Don't bother it's terrible.
Did you listen to it?
It is a pretty harmless and safe album.
U2 fans will like it.
But it doesn't try anything new or reinvent everything like some of their earlier stuff. So it won't generate any new followers imho.
But I quite like some of it.
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on September 10, 2014, 02:10:51 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 10, 2014, 10:28:31 AM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on September 10, 2014, 09:50:09 AM
Anyone know how to download it on the iPhone?
I can see it in itunes and play it but cant transfer it to my music on the phone
Don't bother it's terrible.
Did you listen to it?
Yep, Dave Fanning was polluting the radio waves with it yesterday and listened to it this morning. Dare I say Coldplay's last album is better and that's saying something. Still better than Garth Brooks though ;)
Muppet summed it up but I do think fans will be disappointed.
It doesnt seem like theres any huge hit on it like beautiful day or that but a lot of songs are good/very good.
First listen and I like it
But then I am a U2 fan
First pass as a non U2 fan - album has some solid, if not groundbreaking tracks.
Dave Fanning must have the sorest hands in Ireland with the constant pulling off of U2.
I will download and give it marks out of 10.
Word on the street is that it's 'average'.
Quote from: muppet on September 10, 2014, 03:02:58 PM
It is a pretty harmless and safe album.
U2 fans will like it.
But it doesn't try anything new or reinvent everything like some of their earlier stuff. So it won't generate any new followers imho.
But I quite like some of it.
So what you seem to be saying ,without turning yourself in 2 again, is that it is not bad.
I imagine that some day U2 will be as cool as the showbands.
Quote from: seafoid on September 10, 2014, 06:12:04 PM
Quote from: muppet on September 10, 2014, 03:02:58 PM
It is a pretty harmless and safe album.
U2 fans will like it.
But it doesn't try anything new or reinvent everything like some of their earlier stuff. So it won't generate any new followers imho.
But I quite like some of it.
So what you seem to be saying ,without turning yourself in 2 again, is that it is not bad.
I imagine that some day U2 will be as cool as the showbands.
It seems to be influenced by the likes of Coldplay & Snow Patrol in that it is safe and slickly packaged modern crooning.
All nice and grand and yes it is not bad, in the same way Coldplay & Snow Patrol are not bad. But I preferred when U2 were influenced by anything that forced The Edge to be brave and Bono to sound like he was in pain. The world was a better place when Larry vetoed any release because it did (or didn't) sound like U2.
Sometimes I wish they would go on a Radiohead like tangent for half a decade to see what comes out, instead of showing Stadium Rock bands, REM, INXS, Manchester Scene, Brit Pop and now Coldplay that U2 can match them all.
6/10
Quote from: muppet on September 10, 2014, 06:22:49 PM
Quote from: seafoid on September 10, 2014, 06:12:04 PM
Quote from: muppet on September 10, 2014, 03:02:58 PM
It is a pretty harmless and safe album.
U2 fans will like it.
But it doesn't try anything new or reinvent everything like some of their earlier stuff. So it won't generate any new followers imho.
But I quite like some of it.
So what you seem to be saying ,without turning yourself in 2 again, is that it is not bad.
I imagine that some day U2 will be as cool as the showbands.
It seems to be influenced by the likes of Coldplay & Snow Patrol in that it is safe and slickly packaged modern crooning.
All nice and grand and yes it is not bad, in the same way Coldplay & Snow Patrol are not bad. But I preferred when U2 were influenced by anything that forced The Edge to be brave and Bono to sound like he was in pain. The world was a better place when Larry vetoed any release because it did (or didn't) sound like U2.
Sometimes I wish they would go on a Radiohead like tangent for half a decade to see what comes out, instead of showing Stadium Rock bands, REM, INXS, Manchester Scene, Brit Pop and now Coldplay that U2 can match them all.
6/10
It's hard to be creative continuously. PJ Harvey does it but not many others. And the middle of the road stuff will always sell .
Quote from: muppet on September 10, 2014, 06:22:49 PM
Sometimes I wish they would go on a Radiohead like tangent
Very few if any bands can do that. They are on a different level.
In Rainbows. What an album.
Quote from: foxcommander on September 10, 2014, 06:31:12 PM
Quote from: muppet on September 10, 2014, 06:22:49 PM
Sometimes I wish they would go on a Radiohead like tangent
Very few if any bands can do that. They are on a different level.
In Rainbows. What an album.
And very few if any bands can serve up some of the dross that Radiohead produce and get away with it. The only concert I have ever left early - used to love them.
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on September 10, 2014, 05:51:58 PM
Dave Fanning must have the sorest hands in Ireland with the constant pulling off of U2.
I will download and give it marks out of 10.
Word on the street is that it's 'average'.
Fanning s a complete tosser. The cnut must be the oldest DJ in the world. His style is straight from the Smashey and Nicey manual
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on September 10, 2014, 10:10:16 PM
Quote from: foxcommander on September 10, 2014, 06:31:12 PM
Quote from: muppet on September 10, 2014, 06:22:49 PM
Sometimes I wish they would go on a Radiohead like tangent
Very few if any bands can do that. They are on a different level.
In Rainbows. What an album.
And very few if any bands can serve up some of the dross that Radiohead produce and get away with it. The only concert I have ever left early - used to love them.
Which gig was that?
There's plenty of other bands i've felt like leaving early but sat through it. Sting springs to mind...
Quote from: Nigel White on September 10, 2014, 10:38:50 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on September 10, 2014, 05:51:58 PM
Dave Fanning must have the sorest hands in Ireland with the constant pulling off of U2.
I will download and give it marks out of 10.
Word on the street is that it's 'average'.
Fanning s a complete t**ser. The cnut must be the oldest DJ in the world. His style is straight from the Smashey and Nicey manual
He's not even the oldest in RTE!
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You can see why they gave this album away, couldn't see too many paying for it. Could turn out to be a masterstroke by both apple and U2, but I doubt it.
Quote from: Agent Orange on September 16, 2014, 08:31:27 PM
You can see why they gave this album away, couldn't see too many paying for it. Could turn out to be a masterstroke by both apple and U2, but I doubt it.
U2 are huge globally. Ireland and it's U2 haters are but a mere drop in a big ocean. They could release an album much weaker than this and it would sell a bucket load. I'm no fan by any stretch of the imagination but there's one or 2 decent tracks on this one. Haven't bought ought by them since achtung baby (serious album)
Quote from: Owenmoresider on September 11, 2014, 09:35:50 AM
Quote from: Nigel White on September 10, 2014, 10:38:50 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on September 10, 2014, 05:51:58 PM
Dave Fanning must have the sorest hands in Ireland with the constant pulling off of U2.
I will download and give it marks out of 10.
Word on the street is that it's 'average'.
Fanning s a complete t**ser. The cnut must be the oldest DJ in the world. His style is straight from the Smashey and Nicey manual
He's not even the oldest in RTE!
the 3 Fannings fab 50 albums are fantastic IMO . Great collections of music even if he does go overboard on U2 some of the time
Quote from: J OGorman on September 16, 2014, 08:38:35 PM
Quote from: Agent Orange on September 16, 2014, 08:31:27 PM
You can see why they gave this album away, couldn't see too many paying for it. Could turn out to be a masterstroke by both apple and U2, but I doubt it.
U2 are huge globally. Ireland and it's U2 haters are but a mere drop in a big ocean. They could release an album much weaker than this and it would sell a bucket load. I'm no fan by any stretch of the imagination but there's one or 2 decent tracks on this one. Haven't bought ought by them since achtung baby (serious album)
I wouldn't be what you would call a U2 hater by any stretch of the imagination, but this is probably their weakest album to date. The first track on the album is ok, the rest is poor. Maybe time will be kinder to it, but I certainly wouldn't have bought it.
Quote from: Agent Orange on September 16, 2014, 08:47:30 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on September 16, 2014, 08:38:35 PM
Quote from: Agent Orange on September 16, 2014, 08:31:27 PM
You can see why they gave this album away, couldn't see too many paying for it. Could turn out to be a masterstroke by both apple and U2, but I doubt it.
U2 are huge globally. Ireland and it's U2 haters are but a mere drop in a big ocean. They could release an album much weaker than this and it would sell a bucket load. I'm no fan by any stretch of the imagination but there's one or 2 decent tracks on this one. Haven't bought ought by them since achtung baby (serious album)
I wouldn't be what you would call a U2 hater by any stretch of the imagination, but this is probably their weakest album to date. The first track on the album is ok, the rest is poor. Maybe time will be kinder to it, but I certainly wouldn't have bought it.
Although I quoted you AO, it wasn't directed at your good self. There's plenty on this island...I wish I was as shite as U2 ;-)
Quote from: Agent Orange on September 16, 2014, 08:31:27 PM
You can see why they gave this album away, couldn't see too many paying for it. Could turn out to be a masterstroke by both apple and U2, but I doubt it.
Apparently Apple paid $100m for the album.
Either it was a great gift, or unwanted spam. But it is hard to see how U2 getting $100m is hard to turn into a disaster for them.
Quote from: muppet on September 16, 2014, 10:02:38 PM
Quote from: Agent Orange on September 16, 2014, 08:31:27 PM
You can see why they gave this album away, couldn't see too many paying for it. Could turn out to be a masterstroke by both apple and U2, but I doubt it.
Apparently Apple paid $100m for the album.
Either it was a great gift, or unwanted spam. But it is hard to see how U2 getting $100m is hard to turn into a disaster for them.
I think the $100m includes a lot of promotional work by U2, though it is a hell of a deal. Maybe it is the way forward or even the end of the album as we know it. It's still a weak album in my opinion, but as I sait to a friend earlier maybe my musical taste has moved on.
Expect the next tour to be sponsored by apple in one way or another.
3.5/10
They will release 'Songs of Experience' which is supposedly a better set of songs next year I believe.
Some of the lyrics in this new album are so bad it's almost of the 'my dog spot' variety.
U2 have lost their way. Bono and Edge swanning around the world looking for their mojo and Larry and Adam phoning it in.
Not good.
Quote from: muppet on September 16, 2014, 10:02:38 PM
Quote from: Agent Orange on September 16, 2014, 08:31:27 PM
You can see why they gave this album away, couldn't see too many paying for it. Could turn out to be a masterstroke by both apple and U2, but I doubt it.
Apparently Apple paid $100m for the album.
Either it was a great gift, or unwanted spam. But it is hard to see how U2 getting $100m is hard to turn into a disaster for them.
It mightn't be a disaster but say they feel they are musically impotent and can't make a decent album anymore. It's not like 100m is going to help that. Or that they need the money...
(http://i.imgur.com/9EZcC8B.jpg)
Lest we forget....
No one ever held a tune like Bono did......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqh1pPS5vQU
I have to admit the album is growing on me. :(
If you don't like them don't listen to them.
I have to say the first five songs are top class and hold there own against most of there previous albums,they have made it very clear they were not trying to create new anthems such as bad,streets New Year's Day etc and wanted songs which could be played acoustic just as easy and having heard a few of the album songs acoustically they seemed to achieved that,IMO of course.
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on October 18, 2014, 02:49:58 AM
If you don't like them don't listen to them.
TBF, it's hard to avoid listening to that twat Bongo pontificating.
Have to say I'd be a huge fan. Indulged myself on Spotify tonight and had a rattle through their back catalogue. One thing stood out. "Out of Control" from their first album is still one of their best songs.
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 18, 2014, 08:20:21 PM
Have to say I'd be a huge fan. Indulged myself on Spotify tonight and had a rattle through their back catalogue. One thing stood out. "Out of Control" from their first album is still one of their best songs.
Great songs on that album.
The Electric Co, An Chait dubh etc.
Quote from: muppet on October 18, 2014, 08:21:15 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 18, 2014, 08:20:21 PM
Have to say I'd be a huge fan. Indulged myself on Spotify tonight and had a rattle through their back catalogue. One thing stood out. "Out of Control" from their first album is still one of their best songs.
Great songs on that album.
The Electric Co, An Chait dubh etc.
I will follow ...another class piece of music.
Are U2 no longer 'cool' ????
Quote from: lynchbhoy on October 18, 2014, 09:16:46 PM
Are U2 no longer 'cool' ????
They have got too big and so must be brought down!
Quote from: red hander on October 18, 2014, 06:30:28 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on October 18, 2014, 02:49:58 AM
If you don't like them don't listen to them.
TBF, it's hard to avoid listening to that t**t Bongo pontificating.
I'd be in general agreement with you but I thought he came across reasonably well on the graham Norton show last night. The other three seem down to earth .
And it turns out he wears the shades for medical reasons. Just shows you. Judge not lest ye be judged.
New album has seriously grown on me.
Every breaking wave will be a classic I think.
I have to tear up my earlier comments on the album (after 1 listen). It is one of their best (after 10 listens).
U2 rumoured to play Croke Park in 2015.
QuoteU2 rumoured to play Croke Park in 2015.
There goes at least one of Garth Brook's 5 shows then :-)
Quote from: balladmaker on October 30, 2014, 05:36:06 PM
QuoteU2 rumoured to play Croke Park in 2015.
There goes at least one of Garth Brook's 5 shows then :-)
Garth was the Patsy.
U2 will get to play all of July now.
Quote from: muppet on October 30, 2014, 06:25:41 PM
Quote from: balladmaker on October 30, 2014, 05:36:06 PM
QuoteU2 rumoured to play Croke Park in 2015.
There goes at least one of Garth Brook's 5 shows then :-)
Garth was the Patsy.
U2 will get to play all of July now.
Wasn't in The Script after all.
The Script - headlining Croke Park????
Well fcuk me.
Unless (to quote Oliver Callan) they are playing the bars!
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on October 31, 2014, 05:24:27 PM
The Script - headlining Croke Park????
Well fcuk me.
Unless (to quote Oliver Callan) they are playing the bars!
Who are they supporting?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 31, 2014, 05:27:05 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on October 31, 2014, 05:24:27 PM
The Script - headlining Croke Park????
Well fcuk me.
Unless (to quote Oliver Callan) they are playing the bars!
Who are they supporting?
I heard Pharrell Williams was supporting them!!
Script me hole.
I heard a guy from the Script on the radio, he was pleased to be playing in Croke Park For the First Time.
The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, filling in for Bono on the opening for Monday Night Football!!
Happy Days.
I'm doing the Berlin marathon on 27th September 2015. U2 are in town over that weekend, so have managed to get 2 tickets for the show on the 28th. Always wanted to see them in concert outside of Ireland and see how a different audience reacts to them.
Looking like a great trip now. ;D
Ticéadaí faighte!
U2 in the 3Areana and Belfast in November.
Great news that they have managed to get the show to Ireland, stage set up had to be changed to fit the 3Arena by all accounts.
Got 2 tickets this morning in the presale, so can look forward to the show now. Plus Berlin in a few weeks as well.
Anyone know what the differences in pricing is?
Would love the standing tickets, was at the gig in Boston, savage show!
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on September 10, 2015, 03:41:39 PM
Anyone know what the differences in pricing is?
Would love the standing tickets, was at the gig in Boston, savage show!
Seats are usually expensive in the 3Arena, even though standing would have you quite close to the stage. Very close by U2 standards.
Standing seems to start at €33 in the pre-sale.
These boys haven't had a hit in years
Just touring the world singing the same old songs
I m staying at home!!!!
When I took music seriously in the 80s and 90s bands toured to promote album sales whereas now they produce albums to promote tours.
Quote from: ashman on September 11, 2015, 01:42:27 AM
When I took music seriously in the 80s and 90s bands toured to promote album sales whereas now they produce albums to promote tours.
Your point being?
Quote from: thebigfella on September 11, 2015, 10:47:12 AM
Quote from: ashman on September 11, 2015, 01:42:27 AM
When I took music seriously in the 80s and 90s bands toured to promote album sales whereas now they produce albums to promote tours.
Your point being?
I think ashman unintentionally pointed out how the music business model has turned on its arse in the last 20 years, flipping how bands now make money to keep her lit
My question is, how seriously did he take music back in the day? We talking walking up to the till at Tower Records with Now That's What I call Music vol 3 with a scowl face on him?
Quote from: Gaffer on September 10, 2015, 11:33:19 PM
These boys haven't had a hit in years
Just touring the world singing the same old songs
I m staying at home!!!!
I'm with you, Gaffer.
I wouldn't watch them now if they were in the back garden. It's not just the music though. The main problem I have with them is Bono is an absolute tool.
Quote from: JoG2 on September 11, 2015, 10:58:00 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 11, 2015, 10:47:12 AM
Quote from: ashman on September 11, 2015, 01:42:27 AM
When I took music seriously in the 80s and 90s bands toured to promote album sales whereas now they produce albums to promote tours.
Your point being?
I think ashman unintentionally pointed out how the music business model has turned on its arse in the last 20 years, flipping how bands now make money to keep her lit
My question is, how seriously did he take music back in the day? We talking walking up to the till at Tower Records with Now That's What I call Music vol 3 with a scowl face on him?
Unintentionally pointed out the obvious or was there another point......
Quote from: thebigfella on September 11, 2015, 12:50:19 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 11, 2015, 10:58:00 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 11, 2015, 10:47:12 AM
Quote from: ashman on September 11, 2015, 01:42:27 AM
When I took music seriously in the 80s and 90s bands toured to promote album sales whereas now they produce albums to promote tours.
Your point being?
I think ashman unintentionally pointed out how the music business model has turned on its arse in the last 20 years, flipping how bands now make money to keep her lit
My question is, how seriously did he take music back in the day? We talking walking up to the till at Tower Records with Now That's What I call Music vol 3 with a scowl face on him?
Unintentionally pointed out the obvious or was there another point......
Your point being...?
Quote from: Gaffer on September 10, 2015, 11:33:19 PM
These boys haven't had a hit in years
Just touring the world singing the same old songs
I m staying at home!!!!
I just checked the setlist for MSG. 7 of the 21 songs (excluding encore) were new.
Quote from: Franko on September 11, 2015, 03:55:51 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 11, 2015, 12:50:19 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 11, 2015, 10:58:00 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 11, 2015, 10:47:12 AM
Quote from: ashman on September 11, 2015, 01:42:27 AM
When I took music seriously in the 80s and 90s bands toured to promote album sales whereas now they produce albums to promote tours.
Your point being?
My point being
I think ashman unintentionally pointed out how the music business model has turned on its arse in the last 20 years, flipping how bands now make money to keep her lit
My question is, how seriously did he take music back in the day? We talking walking up to the till at Tower Records with Now That's What I call Music vol 3 with a scowl face on him?
Unintentionally pointed out the obvious or was there another point......
Your point being...?
That the obvious is being pointed out and you don't need to be serious about music to recognise how business model has changed. So is there another point?
Interesting video for Every Breaking Wave: https://youtu.be/iYVEik7Lvc4 (https://youtu.be/iYVEik7Lvc4)
Anybody got a presale code?
Just that you felt the need to point out the obvious by pointing out that he was pointing out the obvious... Seems a bit silly IMO... :-X
will this be a sell out in Belfast?
Quote from: charlieTully on September 11, 2015, 11:25:21 PM
will this be a sell out in Belfast?
Easily. Odyssey is tiny compared to their usual stadium tours.
Other than the fact that he's successful (and we all know the Irish attitude to one of their own who succeeded at anything) what exactly have people got against Bono? It's not like his tax arrangements have any direct effect on your day-to-day lives.
Quote from: charlieTully on September 11, 2015, 11:25:21 PM
will this be a sell out in Belfast?
In less that 5 minutes. I'd expect more dates to be added for both cities, but they'll all disappear very soon too. We'll be at the mercy of the ticketmaster system.
Only positive thing is they've really clamped down on potential for touts, so don't be buying tickets thinking you can sell them on.
• Fans buying floor sections will not receive a physical ticket. Think of the card used to make the purchase as your ticket. When you arrive at the venue, the venue staff will swipe your card at the doors and admit you to the standing section.
• Students must also present their student ID for each ticket purchased.
• Regular ticket holders must also present a valid govt issued photo ID for the purchaser only.
• Paperless tickets are not transferrable. You cannot buy a Paperless ticket as a gift for someone else. You can only buy a paperless ticket if you (the card holder) will be attending the event in person. If you buy 2 paperless tickets, your companion must enter at the same time as you.
• There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these rules.
Quote from: Maguire01 on September 12, 2015, 11:29:24 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on September 11, 2015, 11:25:21 PM
will this be a sell out in Belfast?
In less that 5 minutes. I'd expect more dates to be added for both cities, but they'll all disappear very soon too. We'll be at the mercy of the ticketmaster system.
Only positive thing is they've really clamped down on potential for touts, so don't be buying tickets thinking you can sell them on.
• Fans buying floor sections will not receive a physical ticket. Think of the card used to make the purchase as your ticket. When you arrive at the venue, the venue staff will swipe your card at the doors and admit you to the standing section.
• Students must also present their student ID for each ticket purchased.
• Regular ticket holders must also present a valid govt issued photo ID for the purchaser only.
• Paperless tickets are not transferrable. You cannot buy a Paperless ticket as a gift for someone else. You can only buy a paperless ticket if you (the card holder) will be attending the event in person. If you buy 2 paperless tickets, your companion must enter at the same time as you.
• There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these rules.
If you buy with a Credit Card and it expires in the meantime, how are you fixed?
You bring the expired card with you.
Quote from: Maguire01 on September 12, 2015, 12:22:24 PM
You bring the expired card with you.
So if a tout does this he can offload the tickets as long as he gives the expired credit card as well? The card is of course useless for any other purpose.
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on September 12, 2015, 08:50:47 AM
Other than the fact that he's successful (and we all know the Irish attitude to one of their own who succeeded at anything) what exactly have people got against Bono? It's not like his tax arrangements have any direct effect on your day-to-day lives.
I dunno. I think likes of Seán Kelly, John Treacy, Sonia O Sullivan, Caitríona McKiernan, Phil Lynott, Brian O Driscoll, Liam Brady, Damien Duffy, Dennis Taylor, Pat Eddery, Michael Kinnane, Willie Mullins, John Jo O Neill, (Arkle, Istrabraq :D) Niall Quinn, Paul McGinley, Alex Higgins, George Best, Paul O Connell, Padraig Harrington, Bernard Dunne, Barry McGuigan, Rory Gallagher, Pierce Brosnan, Richard Harris, Peter O Toole, John Giles, Stephen Roache, Brendan Gleeson, Colm Meaney, Liam Neeson, Liam Clancy, Finnbarr Furey, Dubliners, Sharon Shannon, Seamas Heaney, Denis Irwin, Paul McGrath, Ruby Walsh, Keith Wood and St. Patrick would be mostly liked I reckon.
I don't like Pierce Brosnan.
Quote from: moysider on September 13, 2015, 12:39:21 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on September 12, 2015, 08:50:47 AM
Other than the fact that he's successful (and we all know the Irish attitude to one of their own who succeeded at anything) what exactly have people got against Bono? It's not like his tax arrangements have any direct effect on your day-to-day lives.
I dunno. I think likes of Seán Kelly, John Treacy, Sonia O Sullivan, Caitríona McKiernan, Phil Lynott, Brian O Driscoll, Liam Brady, Damien Duffy, Dennis Taylor, Pat Eddery, Michael Kinnane, Willie Mullins, John Jo O Neill, (Arkle, Istrabraq :D) Niall Quinn, Paul McGinley, Alex Higgins, George Best, Paul O Connell, Padraig Harrington, Bernard Dunne, Barry McGuigan, Rory Gallagher, Pierce Brosnan, Richard Harris, Peter O Toole, John Giles, Stephen Roache, Brendan Gleeson, Colm Meaney, Liam Neeson, Liam Clancy, Finnbarr Furey, Dubliners, Sharon Shannon, Seamas Heaney, Denis Irwin, Paul McGrath, Ruby Walsh, Keith Wood and St. Patrick would be mostly liked I reckon.
St Patrick isn't Irish.
Quote from: Maguire01 on September 13, 2015, 01:57:17 PM
Quote from: moysider on September 13, 2015, 12:39:21 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on September 12, 2015, 08:50:47 AM
Other than the fact that he's successful (and we all know the Irish attitude to one of their own who succeeded at anything) what exactly have people got against Bono? It's not like his tax arrangements have any direct effect on your day-to-day lives.
I dunno. I think likes of Seán Kelly, John Treacy, Sonia O Sullivan, Caitríona McKiernan, Phil Lynott, Brian O Driscoll, Liam Brady, Damien Duffy, Dennis Taylor, Pat Eddery, Michael Kinnane, Willie Mullins, John Jo O Neill, (Arkle, Istrabraq :D) Niall Quinn, Paul McGinley, Alex Higgins, George Best, Paul O Connell, Padraig Harrington, Bernard Dunne, Barry McGuigan, Rory Gallagher, Pierce Brosnan, Richard Harris, Peter O Toole, John Giles, Stephen Roache, Brendan Gleeson, Colm Meaney, Liam Neeson, Liam Clancy, Finnbarr Furey, Dubliners, Sharon Shannon, Seamas Heaney, Denis Irwin, Paul McGrath, Ruby Walsh, Keith Wood and St. Patrick would be mostly liked I reckon.
St Patrick isn't Irish.
It didn't take long for the anti immigrant sentiment to emerge.
£130 a ticket ?? >:(
I got standing for €70 each
Saw them in the garden in Boston in July, absolutely savage gig, probably the best I've seen them and that's over 20 years. Can't wait now!
For anyone that says they haven't had a hit in years, so what, they're new album is very good, three or four songs that are as good as anything they've produced.
Nabbed two Upper South tier seats for Wednesday night at Odyssey for a total of £123.00 (including booking fee) this afternoon! ;D
Quote from: T Fearon on November 13, 2015, 09:44:05 PM
Nabbed two Upper South tier seats for Wednesday night at Odyssey for a total of £123.00 (including booking fee) this afternoon! ;D
You paid for tickets?
Yes,sadly,it happens,about once every two years ;D
Amazing gig in Belfast,even I, a veteran of gigs,was blown away.Amazing visuals with a screen placed vertically along a catwalk type thingy that connected the main stage to a mini one in the middle of the arena.
U2 are far from ready to shuffle off
Sounds amazing. The amazing visuals must have been amazing. Especially the screen bit and the catwalk thingy the way it connected and all. The mini one sounds class. In the middle too.
Yes totes amaze balls. Dalkey living has not taken the hard rock edge of these guys one bit!
What time did they start at?
Shortly after 8.30
Finished up around 10.45pm.
Quote from: T Fearon on November 19, 2015, 07:09:54 AM
Finished up around 10.45pm.
A bit of pontificating, a few songs, a cup of horlicks and in bed by 11.00pm, rock'n'roll lifestyle.
Quote from: johnneycool on November 19, 2015, 08:52:17 AM
Quote from: T Fearon on November 19, 2015, 07:09:54 AM
Finished up around 10.45pm.
A bit of pontificating, a few songs, a cup of horlicks and in bed by 11.00pm, rock'n'roll lifestyle.
And Bonzo saving the world during the guitar solos.
Quote from: BennyCake on November 19, 2015, 10:37:53 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on November 19, 2015, 08:52:17 AM
Quote from: T Fearon on November 19, 2015, 07:09:54 AM
Finished up around 10.45pm.
A bit of pontificating, a few songs, a cup of horlicks and in bed by 11.00pm, rock'n'roll lifestyle.
And Bonzo saving the world during the guitar solos.
Nah,
We're only saving France at the moment, the rest of the world can wait.
http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2015/11/19/world-just-13-u2-concerts-away-from-peace/ (http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2015/11/19/world-just-13-u2-concerts-away-from-peace/)
Ah it was a great gig al the same.We like being patronised after all.
Amazing show. Such is the tightness of the Edge's custom made beanie now that it's beginning to look more like a tattoo than a hat!
Absolute brilliant show last night in Dublin.
Great atmosphere and energy. Band on top form and thought Bonos voice much stronger than the Berlin show I seen. Was hoping that they'd finish with Bad and they did with One then added on as well.
I really like the new songs but felt a lot of crowd didn't know them.
Great for people watching with Dave Fanning sat behind me with the family and Enda Kenny sat 3 rows in front.
I'll watch the Toy show later LL :)
Quote from: Bingo on November 28, 2015, 10:18:39 AM
Absolute brilliant show last night in Dublin.
Great atmosphere and energy. Band on top form and thought Bonos voice much stronger than the Berlin show I seen. Was hoping that they'd finish with Bad and they did with One then added on as well.
I really like the new songs but felt a lot of crowd didn't know them.
Great for people watching with Dave Fanning sat behind me with the family and Enda Kenny sat 3 rows in front.
I'll watch the Toy show later LL :)
Sat?! Old fogie!
Quote from: gallsman on November 28, 2015, 11:02:37 AM
Quote from: Bingo on November 28, 2015, 10:18:39 AM
Absolute brilliant show last night in Dublin.
Great atmosphere and energy. Band on top form and thought Bonos voice much stronger than the Berlin show I seen. Was hoping that they'd finish with Bad and they did with One then added on as well.
I really like the new songs but felt a lot of crowd didn't know them.
Great for people watching with Dave Fanning sat behind me with the family and Enda Kenny sat 3 rows in front.
I'll watch the Toy show later LL :)
Sat?! Old fogie!
You should note that I said they sat. I was bopping with the best of the young ones ;D
Quote from: Bingo on November 28, 2015, 11:47:11 AM
Quote from: gallsman on November 28, 2015, 11:02:37 AM
Quote from: Bingo on November 28, 2015, 10:18:39 AM
Absolute brilliant show last night in Dublin.
Great atmosphere and energy. Band on top form and thought Bonos voice much stronger than the Berlin show I seen. Was hoping that they'd finish with Bad and they did with One then added on as well.
I really like the new songs but felt a lot of crowd didn't know them.
Great for people watching with Dave Fanning sat behind me with the family and Enda Kenny sat 3 rows in front.
I'll watch the Toy show later LL :)
Sat?! Old fogie!
You should note that I said they sat. I was bopping with the best of the young ones ;D
CCTV of Bingo last night...beard coming on well I may add!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogrD7ulSqyg
I'm a pre- begrudger. I have never been a fan of U2 since years before they became famous, I suppose it had something to do with them being a particularly irritating part of the toxic bohemian sub culture that emerged from ideological vagrants in Dublin around the time of the hunger strikes.
However I don't see much validity in the argument about them not producing anything that can compare with their pre 2000 output, not many musicians/bands do. Afaic if a bands manage one classic then that's a huge success.
It's about live performances and U2 have plenty of top quality material + Bonos's ego, are still the band to fill the space created by their juggernaut sized staging.
Adam Clayton scored for Middlesbrough in the 9th minute today.
Quote from: Bingo on November 28, 2015, 10:18:39 AM
Absolute brilliant show last night in Dublin.
............. Enda Kenny sat 3 rows in front.
"government approved rock and roll"
BH
Joshua Tree 30 year tour kicks off in May. Must admit to not having been the hugest fan in my youth - but over the last couple years I have really enjoyed the U2 albums from all decades. I am sure plenty on here have seen them live - good show? Hoping to nab some pre-sale tickets for the show at Levi's Stadium. Mumford and Sons opening for them.
Quote from: Puckoon on January 09, 2017, 05:15:45 PM
Joshua Tree 30 year tour kicks off in May. Must admit to not having been the hugest fan in my youth - but over the last couple years I have really enjoyed the U2 albums from all decades. I am sure plenty on here have seen them live - good show? Hoping to nab some pre-sale tickets for the show at Levi's Stadium. Mumford and Sons opening for them.
Seen them many times. Good gig apart from the ego preaching his political bs
Quote from: Puckoon on January 09, 2017, 05:15:45 PM
Joshua Tree 30 year tour kicks off in May. Must admit to not having been the hugest fan in my youth - but over the last couple years I have really enjoyed the U2 albums from all decades. I am sure plenty on here have seen them live - good show? Hoping to nab some pre-sale tickets for the show at Levi's Stadium. Mumford and Sons opening for them.
Excellent gigs, saw them in Boston and Dublin last year and they were awesome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8dZwXnMrRU
Not sure if I understand all the hatred. Successful band that keeps on going and produces great shows, by all accounts. Uses their profile to highlight good causes too. Sounds like a case of good old begrudgery.
Quote from: Puckoon on January 09, 2017, 05:15:45 PM
Joshua Tree 30 year tour kicks off in May. Must admit to not having been the hugest fan in my youth - but over the last couple years I have really enjoyed the U2 albums from all decades. I am sure plenty on here have seen them live - good show? Hoping to nab some pre-sale tickets for the show at Levi's Stadium. Mumford and Sons opening for them.
The Joshua Tree Tour was the first U2 concert I went to and have missed only 2 tours since.
The concert was in Murfreesboro TN and the opening act was The Bodeans and a special guest appearance of Naomi Judd with Bono on stage.
I also believe this is their best record next to Rattle and Hum or War. Will enjoy seeing this tour in the summer.
Looking forward to hearing my all time favourite U2 song live for the first time ever...Red Hill Mining Town...this will be enormous...and at HQ as well....only time I'll be there supporting anyone this year I suppose :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
Mumford and son are the supporting act in the USA looking forward to May 17 in Levi stadium .
Saw them in 2015 in San Jose and they were excellent
Quote from: Gmac on January 14, 2017, 01:43:40 AM
Mumford and son are the supporting act in the USA looking forward to May 17 in Levi stadium .
Saw them in 2015 in San Jose and they were excellent
Noel Gallagher is support in Dublin...lookin forward to that as well...Oasis were shite...him on his own ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on January 09, 2017, 09:44:40 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 09, 2017, 05:15:45 PM
Joshua Tree 30 year tour kicks off in May. Must admit to not having been the hugest fan in my youth - but over the last couple years I have really enjoyed the U2 albums from all decades. I am sure plenty on here have seen them live - good show? Hoping to nab some pre-sale tickets for the show at Levi's Stadium. Mumford and Sons opening for them.
The Joshua Tree Tour was the first U2 concert I went to and have missed only 2 tours since.
The concert was in Murfreesboro TN and the opening act was The Bodeans and a special guest appearance of Naomi Judd with Bono on stage.
I also believe this is their best record next to Rattle and Hum or War. Will enjoy seeing this tour in the summer.
Rattle and Hum better than The Joshua Tree? You have been drinking Harp!
Quote from: Gmac on January 14, 2017, 01:43:40 AM
Mumford and son are the supporting act in the USA looking forward to May 17 in Levi stadium .
Saw them in 2015 in San Jose and they were excellent
Did you get tickets yet? Mumford and Sons are only supporting the first 3 shows (Vancouver, Seattle, SF) after that it's the Lumineers or one Replublic in the states.
Presale was a disaster. Got tickets, but not the ones I wanted and I can't re-sell them
Or transfer them. Credit card pick up only.
Rattle and Hum is definitely better than Joshua Tree. It has the creme of the JT and then adds to it, especially Desire, Silver and Gold and that version of Pride.
Quote from: StGallsGAA on January 14, 2017, 02:14:04 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on January 09, 2017, 09:44:40 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 09, 2017, 05:15:45 PM
Joshua Tree 30 year tour kicks off in May. Must admit to not having been the hugest fan in my youth - but over the last couple years I have really enjoyed the U2 albums from all decades. I am sure plenty on here have seen them live - good show? Hoping to nab some pre-sale tickets for the show at Levi's Stadium. Mumford and Sons opening for them.
The Joshua Tree Tour was the first U2 concert I went to and have missed only 2 tours since.
The concert was in Murfreesboro TN and the opening act was The Bodeans and a special guest appearance of Naomi Judd with Bono on stage.
I also believe this is their best record next to Rattle and Hum or War. Will enjoy seeing this tour in the summer.
Rattle and Hum better than The Joshua Tree? You have been drinking Harp!
Yes and No
Jaysus fair play to that Bono. He hasn't changed a bit in the 30 years since The Joshua Tree was released. The man hadn't a grey hair in his head.
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on May 13, 2017, 08:25:39 PM
Jaysus fair play to that Bono. He hasn't changed a bit in the 30 years since The Joshua Tree was released.The man hadn't a grey hair in his head.
Neither had the Edge! ;)
Watched the Vancouver concert last night on YouTube
It's like a tribute act in concert
Bono of course spouting the usual shite about poverty etc although I have yet to hear him donate his fortune.
Really hope someone goes to one of the gigs with a S F tshirt on again so he can make a wab of himself again ;D
Quote from: naka on May 14, 2017, 11:39:15 AM
Watched the Vancouver concert last night on YouTube
It's like a tribute act in concert
Bono of course spouting the usual shite about poverty etc although I have yet to hear him donate his fortune.
Mind you he could give the poor plenty of advice on tax avoidance
Quote from: StGallsGAA on May 14, 2017, 11:08:06 AM
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on May 13, 2017, 08:25:39 PM
Jaysus fair play to that Bono. He hasn't changed a bit in the 30 years since The Joshua Tree was released.The man hadn't a grey hair in his head.
Neither had the Edge! ;)
Actually, The Edge has the edge. He's youngest, so less chance of grey hairs.
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on May 14, 2017, 01:56:10 PM
Quote from: naka on May 14, 2017, 11:39:15 AM
Watched the Vancouver concert last night on YouTube
It's like a tribute act in concert
Bono of course spouting the usual shite about poverty etc although I have yet to hear him donate his fortune.
Mind you he could give the poor plenty of advice on tax avoidance
That'd be more useful than his Making Poverty History crap.
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 14, 2017, 01:32:38 PM
Really hope someone goes to one of the gigs with a S F tshirt on again so he can make a wab of himself again ;D
I wondered what you were on about, somehow I had missed this one. It's hall of infamy stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRWYRyzX7I (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRWYRyzX7I)
Quote from: Main Street on May 14, 2017, 02:24:16 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 14, 2017, 01:32:38 PM
Really hope someone goes to one of the gigs with a S F tshirt on again so he can make a wab of himself again ;D
I wondered what you were on about, somehow I had missed this one. It's hall of infamy stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRWYRyzX7I (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRWYRyzX7I)
What a tool. He obviously watched too much of Paisley and the Unionist politicans over the years, with their SF/IRA crap.
He'd know a load about the North, coming from his priviledged Dublin Upbringing.
Quote from: Main Street on May 14, 2017, 02:24:16 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 14, 2017, 01:32:38 PM
Really hope someone goes to one of the gigs with a S F tshirt on again so he can make a wab of himself again ;D
I wondered what you were on about, somehow I had missed this one. It's hall of infamy stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRWYRyzX7I (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRWYRyzX7I)
Beautiful ;D
Opened with A rainy night in Soho in Vancouver this week, last night Eddie Vedder sang with them in Seattle - hoping for a great night in Levis Stadium on Wednesday! Mumford and Sons set list and the U2 set lists so far look awesome.
Quote from: BennyCake on May 14, 2017, 02:51:00 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 14, 2017, 02:24:16 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 14, 2017, 01:32:38 PM
Really hope someone goes to one of the gigs with a S F tshirt on again so he can make a wab of himself again ;D
I wondered what you were on about, somehow I had missed this one. It's hall of infamy stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRWYRyzX7I (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRWYRyzX7I)
What a tool. He obviously watched too much of Paisley and the Unionist politicans over the years, with their SF/IRA crap.
He'd know a load about the North, coming from his priviledged Dublin Upbringing.
No fan of Paisley, but you cannot deny the, erm, close links - You must have been in a cave during all of the discussion following Martin McGuinesses's recent passing.
Presumably this video was shot around the time of the Enniskillen bomb, so fair play to him for calling the guy out. Given the guy being challenged was in all likelihood from San Francisco, he'll have known even less about "the North" than old Bono.
Had he been a Sinn Fein supporter, don't necessarily mean he supported the IRA's agenda. Does everyone who votes SF, support the IRA? Of course not.
Anyway, Bonzo is a musician (apparently). He should just sing his songs and then shut the fcuk up.
Saw somewhere he banned the Donald from attending any shows , ah well maybe il get to see barrack on Wednesday .
Quote from: BennyCake on May 15, 2017, 06:32:33 PM
Had he been a Sinn Fein supporter, don't necessarily mean he supported the IRA's agenda. Does everyone who votes SF, support the IRA? Of course not.
Anyway, Bonzo is a musician (apparently). He should just sing his songs and then shut the fcuk up.
Perhaps not now, but I would imagine during the mid 80s when their vote was considerably lower than what it is now, a very significcent number of Sinn Fein voters would have supported the IRA's agenda. The ballotbox in one hand and armalite in the other was hardly a secret.
Can we re-name this thread "Begrudgers R US?"
Quote from: BennyCake on May 14, 2017, 02:15:29 PM
Quote from: StGallsGAA on May 14, 2017, 11:08:06 AM
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on May 13, 2017, 08:25:39 PM
Jaysus fair play to that Bono. He hasn't changed a bit in the 30 years since The Joshua Tree was released.The man hadn't a grey hair in his head.
Neither had the Edge! ;)
Actually, The Edge has the edge. He's youngest, so less chance of grey hairs.
I think Larry, do you know who I am, Mullan is the youngest
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on May 16, 2017, 12:06:15 AM
Can we re-name this thread "Begrudgers R US?"
What a lad of bollix. The fact is that if Bono simply concentrated on the music, or if he practiced what ge preached as regards poverty etc then everything would be okay. But he doesn't do either of these things so that overshadows everything and that's why I dislike them. I was a huge fan for years, saw them in Newry Town Hall, but I wouldn't go to the back door to see them. The Rolling Stones, on the other hand, just class.
Actually, I lied a bit there. My brother and I wanted to see them in Newry Town Hall but we had no way of getting there.
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on May 16, 2017, 12:06:15 AM
Can we re-name this thread "Begrudgers R US?"
Or how about "Bonzo is a tool"?
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on May 16, 2017, 12:29:02 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on May 16, 2017, 12:06:15 AM
Can we re-name this thread "Begrudgers R US?"
What a lad of bollix. The fact is that if Bono simply concentrated on the music, or if he practiced what ge preached as regards poverty etc then everything would be okay. But he doesn't do either of these things so that overshadows everything and that's why I dislike them. I was a huge fan for years, saw them in Newry Town Hall, but I wouldn't go to the back door to see them. The Rolling Stones, on the other hand, just class.
Actually, I lied a bit there. My brother and I wanted to see them in Newry Town Hall but we had no way of getting there.
Could not agree more.
He is a self righteous bollocks. Was at them about ten or twelve years ago at MSG.
General admission tickets were $133 can clearly remember which I thought was a lot of money .
He spent half the night talking pure shit talking about this that and the other. I swore never again.
If the were playing in the back yard I would go next door.
It was a year or two later news came out about tax situation.
Was even angrier if that was possible.
Still the biggest band in the world.
Bono preaches a little, OK a lot.
But perhaps their campaigns just might have had some impact - Bono was the first person to talk about 3rd World countries needing Justice, not Handouts. He spearheaded the Millennium Initiaitve to cancel 3rd World Debt.
Bono's fortune (the vast majority of which he has given away secretly) is not going to solve third world poverty which is his major crusade. To suggest all world problems could be solved by Bono handing his money over, is ridiculous.
I also remember the song Walk On at 360 Tour when he got people to walk onto the stage with Aung San Suu Kyi masks. He used this song to highlight her house arrest. Shortly after, she was freed. Up until then no one had a clue who she was.
During the ZooTV tour, he did nightly satellite links with Sarajevo. After the war, they went and did a broadcast concert there.
He came to Belfast to do a concert to promote the peace process here.
Their music is also excellent and has stood the test of time.
An Irish band, biggest in the world, and making a difference.
...but sure wouldn't it be better if he was like Liam Gallagher; drugged out, can't sing, fighting, foul mouthed, acting the p***k everywhere he goes...
Quote from: Seany on May 16, 2017, 11:30:56 AM
Still the biggest band in the world.
Bono preaches a little, OK a lot.
But perhaps their campaigns just might have had some impact - Bono was the first person to talk about 3rd World countries needing Justice, not Handouts. He spearheaded the Millennium Initiaitve to cancel 3rd World Debt.
Bono's fortune (the vast majority of which he has given away secretly) is not going to solve third world poverty which is his major crusade. To suggest all world problems could be solved by Bono handing his money over, is ridiculous.
I also remember the song Walk On at 360 Tour when he got people to walk onto the stage with Aung San Suu Kyi masks. He used this song to highlight her house arrest. Shortly after, she was freed. Up until then no one had a clue who she was.
During the ZooTV tour, he did nightly satellite links with Sarajevo. After the war, they went and did a broadcast concert there.
He came to Belfast to do a concert to promote the peace process here.
Their music is also excellent and has stood the test of time.
An Irish band, biggest in the world, and making a difference.
...but sure wouldn't it be better if he was like Liam Gallagher; drugged out, can't sing, fighting, foul mouthed, acting the p***k everywhere he goes...
Spot on. We probably won't know the full scale of his charity contributions until after he dies, same as happened with Prince.
Quote from: Seany on May 16, 2017, 11:30:56 AM
Still the biggest band in the world.
Bono preaches a little, OK a lot.
But perhaps their campaigns just might have had some impact - Bono was the first person to talk about 3rd World countries needing Justice, not Handouts. He spearheaded the Millennium Initiaitve to cancel 3rd World Debt.
Bono's fortune (the vast majority of which he has given away secretly) is not going to solve third world poverty which is his major crusade. To suggest all world problems could be solved by Bono handing his money over, is ridiculous.
I also remember the song Walk On at 360 Tour when he got people to walk onto the stage with Aung San Suu Kyi masks. He used this song to highlight her house arrest. Shortly after, she was freed. Up until then no one had a clue who she was.
During the ZooTV tour, he did nightly satellite links with Sarajevo. After the war, they went and did a broadcast concert there.
He came to Belfast to do a concert to promote the peace process here.
Their music is also excellent and has stood the test of time.
An Irish band, biggest in the world, and making a difference.
...but sure wouldn't it be better if he was like Liam Gallagher; drugged out, can't sing, fighting, foul mouthed, acting the p***k everywhere he goes...
The only difference Bonzo has made is to the size of his ego.
Quote from: Seany on May 16, 2017, 11:30:56 AM
Still the biggest band in the world.
Bono preaches a little, OK a lot.
But perhaps their campaigns just might have had some impact - Bono was the first person to talk about 3rd World countries needing Justice, not Handouts. He spearheaded the Millennium Initiaitve to cancel 3rd World Debt.
Bono's fortune (the vast majority of which he has given away secretly) is not going to solve third world poverty which is his major crusade. To suggest all world problems could be solved by Bono handing his money over, is ridiculous.
I also remember the song Walk On at 360 Tour when he got people to walk onto the stage with Aung San Suu Kyi masks. He used this song to highlight her house arrest. Shortly after, she was freed. Up until then no one had a clue who she was.
During the ZooTV tour, he did nightly satellite links with Sarajevo. After the war, they went and did a broadcast concert there.
He came to Belfast to do a concert to promote the peace process here.
Their music is also excellent and has stood the test of time.
An Irish band, biggest in the world, and making a difference.
...but sure wouldn't it be better if he was like Liam Gallagher; drugged out, can't sing, fighting, foul mouthed, acting the p***k everywhere he goes...
Oasis in their heyday were a class act. At least you saw what you got. I like some, indeed a lot of U2s music, it's Bono's hypocrisy and lecturing that gets me.
Great show at Levi's stadium. Mumford and Sons were fantastic as usual. U2 - great entrance, sound was great (have heard a few folks online complaining - but I thought it was super). With or without you was probably their poorest song of the night. Bono seemed to slip on a lyric and it just didn't sound good at all.
Is Larry Mullan Jr just grumpy looking or is he busy counting to 4 all the time?
Quote from: Puckoon on May 19, 2017, 07:35:46 PM
Great show at Levi's stadium. Mumford and Sons were fantastic as usual. U2 - great entrance, sound was great (have heard a few folks online complaining - but I thought it was super). With or without you was probably their poorest song of the night. Bono seemed to slip on a lyric and it just didn't sound good at all.
Is Larry Mullan Jr just grumpy looking or is he busy counting to 4 all the time?
the show was great the stadium was a disaster traffic in and out beer and food lines 2 miles long
I see Liam Gallagher was saying he would rather eat s**t than listen to U2 - this coming from a man who wrote for his baby son:
"You live for your toys, even though they make noise
Have you ever played with plastercine
Or even tried a trampoline"
Words fail etc.
can someone confirm or deny this for me please, and I hope its deny...
as an out and out U2 fan, complete nut, who was brought up in north Dublin city, lived beside friends who went to the same Mount Temple school that spawned U2, I was disturbed on hearing that Bono came out with a statement on stage in Twickenham thanking England for looking after the Irish.....first thing that popped into my head was the "no Irish or blacks" thing.
any truth he said this?
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/bono-thanks-britain-for-looking-after-the-irish-at-u2s-london-gig-796996.html
Quote from: OgraAnDun on July 10, 2017, 01:00:48 PM
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/bono-thanks-britain-for-looking-after-the-irish-at-u2s-london-gig-796996.html
Jesus wept
Quote from: Tyrdub on July 10, 2017, 01:30:55 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on July 10, 2017, 01:00:48 PM
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/bono-thanks-britain-for-looking-after-the-irish-at-u2s-london-gig-796996.html
Jesus wept
As my Dad use to say
"Never expect anything from a pig but a grunt"
U2 use to be a great band but bono made me lose interest years ago
An egotistical twat
Quote from: north_antrim_hound on July 10, 2017, 02:03:33 PM
Quote from: Tyrdub on July 10, 2017, 01:30:55 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on July 10, 2017, 01:00:48 PM
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/bono-thanks-britain-for-looking-after-the-irish-at-u2s-london-gig-796996.html
Jesus wept
As my Dad use to say
"Never expect anything from a pig but a grunt"
U2 use to be a great band but bono made me lose interest years ago
An egotistical twat
Yup, same here.
Quote from: Tyrdub on July 10, 2017, 11:57:56 AM
can someone confirm or deny this for me please, and I hope its deny...
as an out and out U2 fan, complete nut, who was brought up in north Dublin city, lived beside friends who went to the same Mount Temple school that spawned U2, I was disturbed on hearing that Bono came out with a statement on stage in Twickenham thanking England for looking after the Irish.....first thing that popped into my head was the "no Irish or blacks" thing.
any truth he said this?
Jesus wept indeed.
No Bono fan but I spent a good portion of my college and working life in England. The English really looked after me too despite a few odd c***ts along the way. Get a grip and a bit of perspective would you.
Quote from: thebigfella on July 10, 2017, 02:42:44 PM
Quote from: Tyrdub on July 10, 2017, 11:57:56 AM
can someone confirm or deny this for me please, and I hope its deny...
as an out and out U2 fan, complete nut, who was brought up in north Dublin city, lived beside friends who went to the same Mount Temple school that spawned U2, I was disturbed on hearing that Bono came out with a statement on stage in Twickenham thanking England for looking after the Irish.....first thing that popped into my head was the "no Irish or blacks" thing.
any truth he said this?
Jesus wept indeed.
No Bono fan but I spent a good portion of my college and working life in England. The English really looked after me too despite a few odd c***ts along the way. Get a grip and a bit of perspective would you.
Plenty of good English people no doubt
But considering the subject at hand and one of u2 most famous songs was
Sunday Bloody Sunday he must not be including the parachute regiment in his latest sentiment
I was all for the anti - war subject matter of u2 when I was younger and less cynical
But neutrality is easier when you where brought up on a nice peaceful Dublin suburb
Reality is the only show in town once the exuberant/optimistic haze clears and you realise Bono is just a rich twat in a bikers jacket and silly sunglasses selling escapism for couple of hours
I'm not convinced my Da would share the Pint Sized little tosspot's views based on his experiences as a labourer working for Laing and Wimpy in the 1950s.
Quote from: thebigfella on July 10, 2017, 02:42:44 PM
Quote from: Tyrdub on July 10, 2017, 11:57:56 AM
can someone confirm or deny this for me please, and I hope its deny...
as an out and out U2 fan, complete nut, who was brought up in north Dublin city, lived beside friends who went to the same Mount Temple school that spawned U2, I was disturbed on hearing that Bono came out with a statement on stage in Twickenham thanking England for looking after the Irish.....first thing that popped into my head was the "no Irish or blacks" thing.
any truth he said this?
Jesus wept indeed.
No Bono fan but I spent a good portion of my college and working life in England. The English really looked after me too despite a few odd c***ts along the way. Get a grip and a bit of perspective would you.
When you say looked after you - did they bathe you, give you a few pounds to go out at the weekend, clean the snot from your nose - or did individuals in a town / city you resided in just treat you as a normal human being? More that one needs to catch a grip and get a bit of perspective!
Quote from: north_antrim_hound on July 10, 2017, 03:24:27 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 10, 2017, 02:42:44 PM
Quote from: Tyrdub on July 10, 2017, 11:57:56 AM
can someone confirm or deny this for me please, and I hope its deny...
as an out and out U2 fan, complete nut, who was brought up in north Dublin city, lived beside friends who went to the same Mount Temple school that spawned U2, I was disturbed on hearing that Bono came out with a statement on stage in Twickenham thanking England for looking after the Irish.....first thing that popped into my head was the "no Irish or blacks" thing.
any truth he said this?
Jesus wept indeed.
No Bono fan but I spent a good portion of my college and working life in England. The English really looked after me too despite a few odd c***ts along the way. Get a grip and a bit of perspective would you.
Plenty of good English people no doubt
But considering the subject at hand and one of u2 most famous songs was
Sunday Bloody Sunday he must not be including the parachute regiment in his latest sentiment
I was all for the anti - war subject matter of u2 when I was younger and less cynical
But neutrality is easier when you where brought up on a nice peaceful Dublin suburb
Reality is the only show in town once the exuberant/optimistic haze clears and you realise Bono is just a rich twat in a bikers jacket and silly sunglasses selling escapism for couple of hours
Not to me, he won't, the p***k.
Quote from: punt kick on July 10, 2017, 05:15:31 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 10, 2017, 02:42:44 PM
Quote from: Tyrdub on July 10, 2017, 11:57:56 AM
can someone confirm or deny this for me please, and I hope its deny...
as an out and out U2 fan, complete nut, who was brought up in north Dublin city, lived beside friends who went to the same Mount Temple school that spawned U2, I was disturbed on hearing that Bono came out with a statement on stage in Twickenham thanking England for looking after the Irish.....first thing that popped into my head was the "no Irish or blacks" thing.
any truth he said this?
Jesus wept indeed.
No Bono fan but I spent a good portion of my college and working life in England. The English really looked after me too despite a few odd c***ts along the way. Get a grip and a bit of perspective would you.
When you say looked after you - did they bathe you, give you a few pounds to go out at the weekend, clean the snot from your nose - or did individuals in a town / city you resided in just treat you as a normal human being? More that one needs to catch a grip and get a bit of perspective!
f**k up
cold tea/
no wides
As Mark E Smith famously said of Bongo.
"Bono? My window cleaner has got more to say than that cnut!"
Quote from: punt kick on July 10, 2017, 05:15:31 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 10, 2017, 02:42:44 PM
Quote from: Tyrdub on July 10, 2017, 11:57:56 AM
can someone confirm or deny this for me please, and I hope its deny...
as an out and out U2 fan, complete nut, who was brought up in north Dublin city, lived beside friends who went to the same Mount Temple school that spawned U2, I was disturbed on hearing that Bono came out with a statement on stage in Twickenham thanking England for looking after the Irish.....first thing that popped into my head was the "no Irish or blacks" thing.
any truth he said this?
Jesus wept indeed.
No Bono fan but I spent a good portion of my college and working life in England. The English really looked after me too despite a few odd c***ts along the way. Get a grip and a bit of perspective would you.
When you say looked after you - did they bathe you, give you a few pounds to go out at the weekend, clean the snot from your nose - or did individuals in a town / city you resided in just treat you as a normal human being? More that one needs to catch a grip and get a bit of perspective!
So seriously how did they look after you, did they massage your ego, tell you you are better than the paddys that didn't receive an English education, tell you to return and look down your nose as the unworthy ones. ::)
England has come a long way from "No blacks, no dogs, no Irish." I lived in Manchester for eight years and more often than not people reacted very positively to the sound of an Irish accent. Some complimented it, others were quick to claim Irish ancestry. Only on about three occasions did anyone have anything negative to say. Depending on where you are*, if you live in England these days it's cool to be Irish and you won't face the kind of discrimination that other groups face.
* I hear Aldershot's a bit different for obvious reasons, but in the North of England I found the people to be the salt of the Earth.
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on July 12, 2017, 02:58:31 AM
England has come a long way from "No blacks, no dogs, no Irish." I lived in Manchester for eight years and more often than not people reacted very positively to the sound of an Irish accent. Some complimented it, others were quick to claim Irish ancestry. Only on about three occasions did anyone have anything negative to say. Depending on where you are*, if you live in England these days it's cool to be Irish and you won't face the kind of discrimination that other groups face.
* I hear Aldershot's a bit different for obvious reasons, but in the North of England I found the people to be the salt of the Earth.
As said before plenty of decent people in England
But the subject at hand isn't about them it's about Bonzo thanking the English for looking after the Irish which I find bemusing
I think the last English act I seen in Northen Ireland was Motörhead
Can't remember Lemy(rip) thanking all the good people of the north for looking after the English here
Then again Lemy was never full of it like that egotistical twat
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jul/12/where-the-streets-have-no-statues-why-do-the-irish-hate-u2
Sensational show last night at HQ.
Exceptional show. The simplicity of the stage set added to the experience. Hoped they would throw in Out of Control for a Dublin audience but it wasn't to be.
Quote from: Over the Bar on July 23, 2017, 03:55:34 PM
Exceptional show. The simplicity of the stage set added to the experience. Hoped they would throw in Out of Control for a Dublin audience but it wasn't to be.
Just for you OTB. Fcukin love that song...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Ccp3xjc3Q
Quote from: 5 Sams on July 23, 2017, 08:11:06 PM
Quote from: Over the Bar on July 23, 2017, 03:55:34 PM
Exceptional show. The simplicity of the stage set added to the experience. Hoped they would throw in Out of Control for a Dublin audience but it wasn't to be.
Just for you OTB. Fcukin love that song...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Ccp3xjc3Q
Brilliant. One of my favs
It was a sensational show. Absolutely loved every minute of it. Only picked up a ticket on Friday afternoon. Just tremendous stuff altogether. To hell with the begrudgers. Four lads from the northside form a band and look where we are 40 odd years later. An absolutely incredible story and body of work. The number of Americans in attendance was interesting but I suppose not surprising in the context of the album and it's continued relevance. Met a guy from Pittsburgh who also picked up tickets on Friday for himself and his wife and he booked a flight straight after that!
Leaving the ground was very slow.......why was it so different to leaving GAA matches? I've been to loads of AI Finals and it was never anything like as slow.
Who was Bonzo trying to save this time? Which politican did he "phone" halfway through? ::)
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 24, 2017, 07:52:23 AM
It was a sensational show. Absolutely loved every minute of it. Only picked up a ticket on Friday afternoon. Just tremendous stuff altogether. To hell with the begrudgers. Four lads from the northside form a band and look where we are 40 odd years later. An absolutely incredible story and body of work. The number of Americans in attendance was interesting but I suppose not surprising in the context of the album and it's continued relevance. Met a guy from Pittsburgh who also picked up tickets on Friday for himself and his wife and he booked a flight straight after that!
Leaving the ground was very slow.......why was it so different to leaving GAA matches? I've been to loads of AI Finals and it was never anything like as slow.
I'll second this. The set, the performance, everything about it was top notch. I didn't think he had it in him any more but it was as good if not better as any of their previous gigs that i've seen. Hope they do it all again soon (and maybe frame it around Achtung Baby next time).
Didn't really notice that it was slow coming out to be honest. I met a few people and we stood around talking for maybe 20 mins so the crowd was probably gone by then. I did notice lots of people leaving early - I don't get that.
Quote from: BennyCake on July 24, 2017, 10:06:24 AM
Who was Bonzo trying to save this time? Which politican did he "phone" halfway through? ::)
He has done an awful lot more than most.
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 24, 2017, 02:17:02 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 24, 2017, 10:06:24 AM
Who was Bonzo trying to save this time? Which politican did he "phone" halfway through? ::)
He has done an awful lot more than most.
...for his ego.
I understand there was a fly past of Air Corps jets with green, white and orange smoke trails. Did he signal to them to go their separate ways as he used to do in his 'tricolour ripping up' era?
Did he thank the Irish for looking after the English
I'd say 99% of people at U2 concerts would do anything Bonzo told them to. Holding up posters, or echoing his political crap. People cheering when he "phones" the president or criticising Sinn Fein/politicans.
Quote from: BennyCake on July 24, 2017, 06:06:59 PM
I'd say 99% of people at U2 concerts would do anything Bonzo told them to. Holding up posters, or echoing his political crap. People cheering when he "phones" the president or criticising Sinn Fein/politicans.
Bono has his platform and loads of times does and says stuff which would annoy people if you took him serious. I don't really bother a huge pile about what he does outside of the music and truthfully I can say that I enjoyed the concert on saturday night more than any concert I was ever at. The first 15 mins was incredibly good. Bono has his faults but for a bunch of 50 somethings u2 are still some outfit
Quote from: In hiding on July 24, 2017, 08:49:15 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 24, 2017, 06:06:59 PM
I'd say 99% of people at U2 concerts would do anything Bonzo told them to. Holding up posters, or echoing his political crap. People cheering when he "phones" the president or criticising Sinn Fein/politicans.
Bono has his platform and loads of times does and says stuff which would annoy people if you took him serious. I don't really bother a huge pile about what he does outside of the music and truthfully I can say that I enjoyed the concert on saturday night more than any concert I was ever at. The first 15 mins was incredibly good. Bono has his faults but for a bunch of 50 somethings u2 are still some outfit
Outside of music, yes. You can ignore him when he's on the news or in the papers, but when you pay to see a gig, who wants to listen to Bonzo pontificate and rant about political issues? Just shut up and sing, ya dick!
In the US people see a guy with a big car and a big house on a hill and they say - one day I'm going to get that. In Ireland when people see a guy with a big car and a big house on a hill and they say - one day I'm going to get that bastard.
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 25, 2017, 08:41:48 AM
In the US people see a guy with a big car and a big house on a hill and they say - one day I'm going to get that. In Ireland when people see a guy with a big car and a big house on a hill and they say - one day I'm going to get that b**tard.
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Still a knob though.
In the US it's acceptable to dislike a person who is also from the US. In Ireland it's OK to dislike a normal Irish person but if that person is exceptionally successful, it's automatically "begrudgery". ::)
PS. He's a tit.
The show was just awesome. From the moment they walked onto the stage and sang those first five iconic songs with no lighting, or backdrop or gimmicks. Just four lads belting out incredible tunes. Then the Joshua Tree from start to finish. And despite the fact that they have changed some of the songs over the 30 years, they sang them as they were on the album. They put everything they had into that album and the tribute to women was very special also. The final song was from their new album. A lovely tune which demonstrates that they are not their own tribute band, but a working band with outstanding songs from every album. In fact, the fact that the best crowd response was for some of their later classics demonstrates that.
Quote from: Seany on July 25, 2017, 09:28:31 AM
The show was just awesome. From the moment they walked onto the stage and sang those first five iconic songs with no lighting, or backdrop or gimmicks. Just four lads belting out incredible tunes. Then the Joshua Tree from start to finish. And despite the fact that they have changed some of the songs over the 30 years, they sang them as they were on the album. They put everything they had into that album and the tribute to women was very special also. The final song was from their new album. A lovely tune which demonstrates that they are not their own tribute band, but a working band with outstanding songs from every album. In fact, the fact that the best crowd response was for some of their later classics demonstrates that.
It was. Very emotional actually.
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 25, 2017, 08:41:48 AM
In the US people see a guy with a big car and a big house on a hill and they say - one day I'm going to get that. In Ireland when people see a guy with a big car and a big house on a hill and they say - one day I'm going to get that b**tard.
That's pure bollix. For a start does it mean that all US people admire and want to be like Dobald Trump? I think not. For a second, does it mean that all Irish people who dislike Bonzo are out to get every successful Irish person? I know not. I dislike him but there's lots of successful Irish people I admire and want to be like.
Is appears Bono at the weekend decided to begin his set at Trafalgar Square with Sunday Bloody Sunday, which he dedicated to the British Army.
You stay classy, bono.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-paToVUiLb28/TycFQd131DI/AAAAAAAAAJI/4VLotKc-IoE/s1600/bloodysunday.jpg)
Bongo can't stoop too low it seems >:(
Read that he dedicated "Pride- In the name of Love" to the British Army but of course also had Sunday Bloody Sunday on the set list.
Complete welt.
Pay some more Tax U2.
Quote from: Snapchap on November 13, 2017, 12:54:34 PM
Is appears Bono at the weekend decided to begin his set at Trafalgar Square with Sunday Bloody Sunday, which he dedicated to the British Army.
You stay classy, bono.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-paToVUiLb28/TycFQd131DI/AAAAAAAAAJI/4VLotKc-IoE/s1600/bloodysunday.jpg)
Bono and Geldof are two of the biggest wankers this country has ever produced.
Amen to that, Itchy.
I'd like to add Barry McGuigan and Gay Byrne to that list...Terry Wogan would have been up there too.
Quote from: Therealdonald on November 13, 2017, 09:43:33 PM
I'd like to add Barry McGuigan and Gay Byrne to that list...Terry Wogan would have been up there too.
Not keen on Gaybo, but he's not up to the level of Bonzo and Geldof on the wankometre.
old bob hasn't a problem sharing his knight of the realm with murderers and Paedos. what a total w**ker. hum and bobo should hand in their passports and f**k off to some country that gives a shit about what they think.
They should feck off and live wherever they "pay" their taxes.
Quote from: Snapchap on November 13, 2017, 12:54:34 PM
Is appears Bono at the weekend decided to begin his set at Trafalgar Square with Sunday Bloody Sunday, which he dedicated to the British Army.
You stay classy, bono.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-paToVUiLb28/TycFQd131DI/AAAAAAAAAJI/4VLotKc-IoE/s1600/bloodysunday.jpg)
****.
Quote from: lurganblue on November 13, 2017, 01:01:38 PM
Read that he dedicated "Pride- In the name of Love" to the British Army but of course also had Sunday Bloody Sunday on the set list.
Complete welt.
Have you a source for that?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/what-to-listen-to/u2-celebrate-peace-unity-remembrance-day-performance-trafalgar/
The Telegraph have it that it was in fact Sunday Bloody Sunday which he dedicated to the military. With the tax dodging egomaniac declaring... "No one loves peace more than those who've fought for it". ::) ::)
So the Torygraph is wrong or right or what actually happened?
It seems the writer of that is keen to have a cut at Bono and U2 so you'd have to question his accuracy.
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 15, 2017, 04:10:00 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 13, 2017, 01:01:38 PM
Read that he dedicated "Pride- In the name of Love" to the British Army but of course also had Sunday Bloody Sunday on the set list.
Complete welt.
Have you a source for that?
No source of note. Think i read it as a comment on facebook from someone who said they were at it the gig. Not very reliable.
Thanks for replying. I'd be very disappointed if it were true. I'd just like to establish the facts.
New album is excellent
HA! A man who has a serious issue with the band.
https://www.rte.ie/culture/2017/1212/926887-the-rattler-vs-u2-how-long-must-they-sing-this-song/ (https://www.rte.ie/culture/2017/1212/926887-the-rattler-vs-u2-how-long-must-they-sing-this-song/)
Worth a read - even just for the LOLs.
But if you think the sun still shines out of Bono's hole, you will agree using the Parnell monument is almost as bad as hacking iPhones.
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on December 14, 2017, 01:22:21 PM
HA! A man who has a serious issue with the band.
https://www.rte.ie/culture/2017/1212/926887-the-rattler-vs-u2-how-long-must-they-sing-this-song/ (https://www.rte.ie/culture/2017/1212/926887-the-rattler-vs-u2-how-long-must-they-sing-this-song/)
Worth a read - even just for the LOLs.
But if you think the sun still shines out of Bono's hole, you will agree using the Parnell monument is almost as bad as hacking iPhones.
No one was hacked.
Just when you thought Bono couldn't possibly be any more of a bellend...
Bongo never lets us down. Up his own arsehole for 40 years and counting
To be fair the author of that piece has some serious issues....not least with syntax. I mean, what exactly does this mean:
QuoteOver the last decade, U2's tax affairs have become the headline, the hook and the first paragraph. The band and Team U2 will claim that this is just a stick to beat the band with, but it's only so because the band provided the wood to whittle in the first place. I am sure many acts I admire and respect have similarly murky accountancy practices, but they're not going around holier-than-thou calling for debt relief and the like. Surely Bono remembers some of his bible lessons from that room over Ron's newsagent in Fairview?
It just makes no sense. It's as if he's, maybe, looking for a stick to beat them with? Unless he can elaborate on the tax planning taught above Ron's newsagent in Fairview at bible lessons???? What has debt relief got to do with where an international organisation decides to pay its taxes??? Makes no sense.
I haven't heard the album yet but this review seems to go against the tide of opinion on it. each to their own I suppose.....just seems this guy has an axe to grind. At the very least he needs writing lessons (maybe the room over Ron's newsagents is free??) if he's going to continue in his career.
Qd for the craic for tickets to see if I could get them (even though I would prob give as presents to someone deserving). €200 + fees for the one ticket I was offered. In Row Mayo. For Mon night in Point.
Now they can go f**k the f**k off.
I didn't even try. won't be as good as Croker last year anyway.
I bet they sold all the tickets though.
Quote from: magpie seanie on February 02, 2018, 09:35:20 AM
I didn't even try. won't be as good as Croker last year anyway.
I bet they sold all the tickets though.
Belfast tickets went like hot cakes. New date added
http://www.irishnews.com/arts/music/2018/02/02/news/u2-announce-second-belfast-show-after-first-gig-sells-out-1247956/ (http://www.irishnews.com/arts/music/2018/02/02/news/u2-announce-second-belfast-show-after-first-gig-sells-out-1247956/)
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on February 02, 2018, 09:15:32 AM
Qd for the craic for tickets to see if I could get them (even though I would prob give as presents to someone deserving). €200 + fees for the one ticket I was offered. In Row Mayo. For Mon night in Point.
Now they can go f**k the f**k off.
€200 for one ticket???
What's Row Mayo?
Quote from: BennyCake on February 02, 2018, 03:59:06 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on February 02, 2018, 09:15:32 AM
Qd for the craic for tickets to see if I could get them (even though I would prob give as presents to someone deserving). €200 + fees for the one ticket I was offered. In Row Mayo. For Mon night in Point.
Now they can go f**k the f**k off.
€200 for one ticket???
What's Row Mayo?
Just wide of the Hill goal post closest to the scoreboard. Normally were you'll find Mayo shots in the last 10 mins of an AIF.
Quote from: Therealdonald on February 02, 2018, 04:19:38 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 02, 2018, 03:59:06 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on February 02, 2018, 09:15:32 AM
Qd for the craic for tickets to see if I could get them (even though I would prob give as presents to someone deserving). €200 + fees for the one ticket I was offered. In Row Mayo. For Mon night in Point.
Now they can go f**k the f**k off.
€200 for one ticket???
What's Row Mayo?
Just wide of the Hill goal post closest to the scoreboard. Normally were you'll find Mayo shots in the last 10 mins of an AIF.
Another geographically challenged Dub. I blame the GAA for not allowing you play outside the M50.
Quote from: Therealdonald on February 02, 2018, 04:19:38 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 02, 2018, 03:59:06 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on February 02, 2018, 09:15:32 AM
Qd for the craic for tickets to see if I could get them (even though I would prob give as presents to someone deserving). €200 + fees for the one ticket I was offered. In Row Mayo. For Mon night in Point.
Now they can go f**k the f**k off.
€200 for one ticket???
What's Row Mayo?
Just wide of the Hill goal post closest to the scoreboard. Normally were you'll find Mayo shots in the last 10 mins of an AIF.
That's shocking shooting if they're actually playing into the Canal End at the time. No wonder they haven't won that AI yet.
Quote from: PW Nally on February 02, 2018, 04:32:35 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on February 02, 2018, 04:19:38 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 02, 2018, 03:59:06 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on February 02, 2018, 09:15:32 AM
Qd for the craic for tickets to see if I could get them (even though I would prob give as presents to someone deserving). €200 + fees for the one ticket I was offered. In Row Mayo. For Mon night in Point.
Now they can go f**k the f**k off.
€200 for one ticket???
What's Row Mayo?
Just wide of the Hill goal post closest to the scoreboard. Normally were you'll find Mayo shots in the last 10 mins of an AIF.
Another geographically challenged Dub. I blame the GAA for not allowing you play outside the M50.
It was tongue in cheek boys. I know the stage is in the Hill, funny CoC would have needed posts as wide as U2's stage to have scored that free two years ago into the hill end...
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Quote from: PW Nally on February 02, 2018, 04:32:35 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on February 02, 2018, 04:19:38 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 02, 2018, 03:59:06 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on February 02, 2018, 09:15:32 AM
Qd for the craic for tickets to see if I could get them (even though I would prob give as presents to someone deserving). €200 + fees for the one ticket I was offered. In Row Mayo. For Mon night in Point.
Now they can go f**k the f**k off.
€200 for one ticket???
What's Row Mayo?
Just wide of the Hill goal post closest to the scoreboard. Normally were you'll find Mayo shots in the last 10 mins of an AIF.
Another geographically challenged Dub. I blame the GAA for not allowing you play outside the M50.
It was tongue in cheek boys. I know the stage is in the Hill, funny CoC would have needed posts as wide as U2's stage to have scored that free two years ago into the hill end...
Bono's head was wider again.
Quote from: BennyCake on February 02, 2018, 03:59:06 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on February 02, 2018, 09:15:32 AM
Qd for the craic for tickets to see if I could get them (even though I would prob give as presents to someone deserving). €200 + fees for the one ticket I was offered. In Row Mayo. For Mon night in Point.
Now they can go f**k the f**k off.
€200 for one ticket???
What's Row Mayo?
Yes - I shit you not.
Row Mayo = row so far back from stage it may actually be in County Mayo ::)
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on February 02, 2018, 04:46:00 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on February 02, 2018, 03:59:06 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on February 02, 2018, 09:15:32 AM
Qd for the craic for tickets to see if I could get them (even though I would prob give as presents to someone deserving). €200 + fees for the one ticket I was offered. In Row Mayo. For Mon night in Point.
Now they can go f**k the f**k off.
€200 for one ticket???
What's Row Mayo?
Yes - I shit you not.
Row Mayo = row so far back from stage it may actually be in County Mayo ::)
That's mental money.
That's the same with Newry's Pairc Esler. Some of the rows are so far back they're in County Armagh ;D
The fuckin Eagles are at it over here too - upwards in the $200's.
U2 was maybe $115 last year including the ticketmaster taxes and fees and stuff.
Quote from: Puckoon on February 02, 2018, 04:51:43 PM
The fuckin Eagles are at it over here too - upwards in the $200's.
U2 was maybe $115 last year including the ticketmaster taxes and fees and stuff.
Feckin' mental. I could think of better things to spend £200 on.
No money in making records now so they rape the fans on the price of the tickets. Cnuts
Saw them last night in San Jose still sound great but I wasn't that impressed with the set list and encore was bad , atmosphere at concert was terrible
Quote from: Puckoon on February 02, 2018, 04:51:43 PM
The fuckin Eagles are at it over here too - upwards in the $200's.
As the dude says (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1WJqKWqUHQ)
/Jim.
If it costs too much don't go.
$60 for my ticket 20 of that was fees so not bad
Saw them last night in San Jose. Tickets were about $42. Great value, and a great show. The boys are as talented as ever. Not getting any younger but they're still going strong and producing new material. I tip my hat to them.
What a nauseating hypocrite
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/bono-urges-crowd-to-dig-deep-for-the-homeless-as-he-leads-christmas-eve-busk-in-d
Quote from: Puckoon on February 02, 2018, 04:51:43 PM
The fuckin Eagles are at it over here too - upwards in the $200's.
U2 was maybe $115 last year including the ticketmaster taxes and fees and stuff.
U2 are like the end of an era now
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/music-industry-sales/
Quote from: Rossfan on December 25, 2018, 12:05:54 AM
What a nauseating hypocrite
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/bono-urges-crowd-to-dig-deep-for-the-homeless-as-he-leads-christmas-eve-busk-in-d
How any one would stop and listen to him is beyond me.
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 07:39:27 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 25, 2018, 12:05:54 AM
What a nauseating hypocrite
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/bono-urges-crowd-to-dig-deep-for-the-homeless-as-he-leads-christmas-eve-busk-in-d
How any one would stop and listen to him is beyond me.
Do any of you know what he gives to these causes? If he said he gave £10 million he would still be a cnut to some. We are some begrudgers😩. Happy Xmas everyone 😎
Quote from: Insane Bolt on December 25, 2018, 09:09:43 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 07:39:27 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 25, 2018, 12:05:54 AM
What a nauseating hypocrite
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/bono-urges-crowd-to-dig-deep-for-the-homeless-as-he-leads-christmas-eve-busk-in-d
How any one would stop and listen to him is beyond me.
Do any of you know what he gives to these causes? If he said he gave £10 million he would still be a cnut to some. We are some begrudgers😩. Happy Xmas everyone 😎
I don't but I refused lectured to by a gobshite that drinks tea with war criminals and refuses to pay taxes in this country. He's a horrible individual, I have a lot if respect for successful Irish people but not him.
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 09:45:49 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on December 25, 2018, 09:09:43 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 07:39:27 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 25, 2018, 12:05:54 AM
What a nauseating hypocrite
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/bono-urges-crowd-to-dig-deep-for-the-homeless-as-he-leads-christmas-eve-busk-in-d
How any one would stop and listen to him is beyond me.
Do any of you know what he gives to these causes? If he said he gave £10 million he would still be a cnut to some. We are some begrudgers😩. Happy Xmas everyone 😎
I don't but I refused lectured to by a gobshite that drinks tea with war criminals and refuses to pay taxes in this country. He's a horrible individual, I have a lot if respect for successful Irish people but not him.
I do think there's a considerable element of hypocrisy as regards Bono busking for the homeless while having U2's tax affairs registered in Holland.
However, when you say "I have a lot of respect for successful Irish people but not him", what makes you single out Bono for special treatment?
Given that, for all his hypocrisy as regards tax affairs, he has actually done a hell of a lot of good as regards debt relief and AIDS prevention, which in my view more than outweighs his hypocrisy.
As well as being responsible for some pretty awesome music.
Is it just Bono you're singling out or are The Edge and the other lads included too, just as a matter of interest?
Quote from: sid waddell on December 25, 2018, 08:19:23 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 09:45:49 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on December 25, 2018, 09:09:43 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 07:39:27 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 25, 2018, 12:05:54 AM
What a nauseating hypocrite
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/bono-urges-crowd-to-dig-deep-for-the-homeless-as-he-leads-christmas-eve-busk-in-d
How any one would stop and listen to him is beyond me.
Do any of you know what he gives to these causes? If he said he gave £10 million he would still be a cnut to some. We are some begrudgers😩. Happy Xmas everyone 😎
I don't but I refused lectured to by a gobshite that drinks tea with war criminals and refuses to pay taxes in this country. He's a horrible individual, I have a lot if respect for successful Irish people but not him.
I do think there's a considerable element of hypocrisy as regards Bono busking for the homeless while having U2's tax affairs registered in Holland.
However, when you say "I have a lot of respect for successful Irish people but not him", what makes you single out Bono for special treatment?
Given that, for all his hypocrisy as regards tax affairs, he has actually done a hell of a lot of good as regards debt relief and AIDS prevention, which in my view more than outweighs his hypocrisy.
As well as being responsible for some pretty awesome music.
Is it just Bono you're singling out or are The Edge and the other lads included too, just as a matter of interest?
Bono is a d1ckhead. How deep did he dig for Dublins homeless. He could build a load of housing for them and not even notice it. He would prefer to preach though.
Quote from: snoopdog on December 25, 2018, 08:41:09 PM
Quote from: sid waddell on December 25, 2018, 08:19:23 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 09:45:49 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on December 25, 2018, 09:09:43 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 07:39:27 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 25, 2018, 12:05:54 AM
What a nauseating hypocrite
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/bono-urges-crowd-to-dig-deep-for-the-homeless-as-he-leads-christmas-eve-busk-in-d
How any one would stop and listen to him is beyond me.
Do any of you know what he gives to these causes? If he said he gave £10 million he would still be a cnut to some. We are some begrudgers😩. Happy Xmas everyone 😎
I don't but I refused lectured to by a gobshite that drinks tea with war criminals and refuses to pay taxes in this country. He's a horrible individual, I have a lot if respect for successful Irish people but not him.
I do think there's a considerable element of hypocrisy as regards Bono busking for the homeless while having U2's tax affairs registered in Holland.
However, when you say "I have a lot of respect for successful Irish people but not him", what makes you single out Bono for special treatment?
Given that, for all his hypocrisy as regards tax affairs, he has actually done a hell of a lot of good as regards debt relief and AIDS prevention, which in my view more than outweighs his hypocrisy.
As well as being responsible for some pretty awesome music.
Is it just Bono you're singling out or are The Edge and the other lads included too, just as a matter of interest?
Bono is a d1ckhead. How deep did he dig for Dublins homeless. He could build a load of housing for them and not even notice it. He would prefer to preach though.
It's not Bono's responsibility to build houses....it's the government......you know the useless shower in the Dail that the gombeens keep electing.......are they d1ckheads also?
Quote from: snoopdog on December 25, 2018, 08:41:09 PM
Quote from: sid waddell on December 25, 2018, 08:19:23 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 09:45:49 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on December 25, 2018, 09:09:43 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 07:39:27 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 25, 2018, 12:05:54 AM
What a nauseating hypocrite
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/bono-urges-crowd-to-dig-deep-for-the-homeless-as-he-leads-christmas-eve-busk-in-d
How any one would stop and listen to him is beyond me.
Do any of you know what he gives to these causes? If he said he gave £10 million he would still be a cnut to some. We are some begrudgers😩. Happy Xmas everyone 😎
I don't but I refused lectured to by a gobshite that drinks tea with war criminals and refuses to pay taxes in this country. He's a horrible individual, I have a lot if respect for successful Irish people but not him.
I do think there's a considerable element of hypocrisy as regards Bono busking for the homeless while having U2's tax affairs registered in Holland.
However, when you say "I have a lot of respect for successful Irish people but not him", what makes you single out Bono for special treatment?
Given that, for all his hypocrisy as regards tax affairs, he has actually done a hell of a lot of good as regards debt relief and AIDS prevention, which in my view more than outweighs his hypocrisy.
As well as being responsible for some pretty awesome music.
Is it just Bono you're singling out or are The Edge and the other lads included too, just as a matter of interest?
Bono is a d1ckhead. How deep did he dig for Dublins homeless. He could build a load of housing for them and not even notice it. He would prefer to preach though.
I'm sure his taxes would build plenty of houses, as would the unnecessary huge portion of the ordinary mans' taxes that keep the affluent lifestyles of the dail and seanead members going.
I like U2's earlier stuff, but their stuff has been on the decline since the early 90's. Never seen them live, and wouldnt go now mainly because Bono behaves like a total bell end. Preaching his political bollix from the stage and all that shite. I'd find it hard to resist pelting him with my shoe or something.
I'm not sure how everyone else feels about his onstage antics, but to me, he's paid to sing so fuckin sing ya knob.
Quote from: sid waddell on December 25, 2018, 08:19:23 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 09:45:49 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on December 25, 2018, 09:09:43 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 07:39:27 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 25, 2018, 12:05:54 AM
What a nauseating hypocrite
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/bono-urges-crowd-to-dig-deep-for-the-homeless-as-he-leads-christmas-eve-busk-in-d
How any one would stop and listen to him is beyond me.
Do any of you know what he gives to these causes? If he said he gave £10 million he would still be a cnut to some. We are some begrudgers😩. Happy Xmas everyone 😎
I don't but I refused lectured to by a gobshite that drinks tea with war criminals and refuses to pay taxes in this country. He's a horrible individual, I have a lot if respect for successful Irish people but not him.
I do think there's a considerable element of hypocrisy as regards Bono busking for the homeless while having U2's tax affairs registered in Holland.
However, when you say "I have a lot of respect for successful Irish people but not him", what makes you single out Bono for special treatment?
Given that, for all his hypocrisy as regards tax affairs, he has actually done a hell of a lot of good as regards debt relief and AIDS prevention, which in my view more than outweighs his hypocrisy.
As well as being responsible for some pretty awesome music.
Is it just Bono you're singling out or are The Edge and the other lads included too, just as a matter of interest?
Don't have time for any if them or any one who is unpatriotic enough to find ways to not pay their fair share in tax. However, I don't recall the edge preaching to me like some self elected king of the world. I do recall an interview once indeed where the edge looked decidedly uncomfortable being in motor mouths company as he blathered on. His trying to turn the Batalan shootings into something to do with him was sickening also. He's an embarrassment to me, I wish he'd shuffle off as the title says.
As a matter of interest, was Bono a d**khead pre-2004, when U2's tax affairs were registered in Ireland because of Charlie Haughey's artists' tax exemption, or only since 2004, when they moved them to Holland as a result of the €250k tax exemption cap being introduced?
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 09:29:42 PM
Quote from: sid waddell on December 25, 2018, 08:19:23 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 09:45:49 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on December 25, 2018, 09:09:43 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 25, 2018, 07:39:27 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 25, 2018, 12:05:54 AM
What a nauseating hypocrite
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/bono-urges-crowd-to-dig-deep-for-the-homeless-as-he-leads-christmas-eve-busk-in-d
How any one would stop and listen to him is beyond me.
Do any of you know what he gives to these causes? If he said he gave £10 million he would still be a cnut to some. We are some begrudgers😩. Happy Xmas everyone 😎
I don't but I refused lectured to by a gobshite that drinks tea with war criminals and refuses to pay taxes in this country. He's a horrible individual, I have a lot if respect for successful Irish people but not him.
I do think there's a considerable element of hypocrisy as regards Bono busking for the homeless while having U2's tax affairs registered in Holland.
However, when you say "I have a lot of respect for successful Irish people but not him", what makes you single out Bono for special treatment?
Given that, for all his hypocrisy as regards tax affairs, he has actually done a hell of a lot of good as regards debt relief and AIDS prevention, which in my view more than outweighs his hypocrisy.
As well as being responsible for some pretty awesome music.
Is it just Bono you're singling out or are The Edge and the other lads included too, just as a matter of interest?
Don't have time for any if them or any one who is unpatriotic enough to find ways to not pay their fair share in tax. However, I don't recall the edge preaching to me like some self elected king of the world. I do recall an interview once indeed where the edge looked decidedly uncomfortable being in motor mouths company as he blathered on. His trying to turn the Batalan shootings into something to do with him was sickening also. He's an embarrassment to me, I wish he'd shuffle off as the title says.
How did he try to turn the Bataclan massacre into something to do with himself?
As I've said I don't like the way U2 conduct their tax affairs but I've always found Bono's overall take on geopolitics to be a pretty admirable one. He generally uses his fame in a good way, and fair play to him for that.
Quote from: BennyCake on December 25, 2018, 09:25:24 PM
I like U2's earlier stuff, but their stuff has been on the decline since the early 90's. Never seen them live, and wouldnt go now mainly because Bono behaves like a total bell end. Preaching his political bollix from the stage and all that shite. I'd find it hard to resist pelting him with my shoe or something.
I'm not sure how everyone else feels about his onstage antics, but to me, he's paid to sing so fuckin sing ya knob.
You make it sound like this "political bollix", as you put it, has only been a part of U2's shows in recent years. That's not the case. U2 have always been explicitly political, both in their songs and in their live shows, going right back to the early 80s.
Unless you think Sunday Bloody Sunday was actually about what Alan Partridge thought it was about?
Quote from: sid waddell on December 25, 2018, 09:58:04 PM
As a matter of interest, was Bono a d**khead pre-2004, when U2's tax affairs were registered in Ireland because of Charlie Haughey's artists' tax exemption, or only since 2004, when they moved them to Holland as a result of the €250k tax exemption cap being introduced?
Yes I believe even then he was a p***k.
A rich tax avoiding billionaire lecturing plain people and telling them to dig deep is nauseating.
He could afford to build 3 or 4 Homeless/Emergency centres with all the tax he's saved by " moving" from Ireland never mind how much he already has.
It really shows the vintage of some of you that you have such an obsession with a band last relevant about two decades ago.
Quote from: Syferus on December 26, 2018, 12:43:56 PM
It really shows the vintage of some of you that you have such an obsession with a band last relevant about two decades ago.
Nothing stopping you starting a thread on s club 7 or the cheeky girls
This was good
@SkyNews
Bono does Christmas busking for homeless in Dublin
(link: http://news.sky.com/story/bono-does-christmas-busking-for-homeless-in-dublin-11591095)
Old Holborn✘
@Holbornlolz
Before heading off to one of his 11 homes...
Can we just re-name this thread "Begrudgers R Us?"
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 26, 2018, 04:28:47 PM
Can we just re-name this thread "Begrudgers R Us?"
And hypocrisy....lashings of that going round.
So a major global business relocates to suit its tax affairs - and we're suddenly against this? As Irish people who offer the most liberal corporation tax regime in Europe and the world? As far as I'm aware Bono and his band pay their personal taxes in this country.....unlike the likes of hero JP McManus and others who don't suffer a percentage of the abuse. If ye want U2's global business to pay "it's fair share" what about Google, Facebook, Apple et al? Pure bullshit lads and lassies. How should we decide where Google pay their taxes - where their owner or founder is from? Is that how tax law should be? Absolute rubbish talked about this.
This whole tax thing is just a convenient stick to beat someone who publicises inconvenient truths with.
Indeed. U2 makes most of their money outside the country anyway. They're a business, not a charity, and they have as much right to lower their tax bill as any business. They pay what they owe. The U2 hatred and Bono-bashing has nothing to do with taxes and everything to do with traditional Irish begrudgery for anyone who succeeded. As someone once said to me, "nobody will try to drag you back down into the hole you crawled out of quicker than the Irish."
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 26, 2018, 10:08:22 PM
Indeed. U2 makes most of their money outside the country anyway. They're a business, not a charity, and they have as much right to lower their tax bill as any business. They pay what they owe. The U2 hatred and Bono-bashing has nothing to do with taxes and everything to do with traditional Irish begrudgery for anyone who succeeded. As someone once said to me, "nobody will try to drag you back down into the hole you crawled out of quicker than the Irish."
Not saying it's right or wrong but its not just the Irish that has hatred for Bono. That Southpark episode anyone?
We don't like sanctimonious hypocritical pricks in this Country.
"Sanctimonious hypocritical p***k" is Hiberno-English for "successful person."
Quote from: Rossfan on December 26, 2018, 11:02:29 PM
We don't like sanctimonious hypocritical pricks in this Country.
Why are you here, so?
Quote from: magpie seanie on December 26, 2018, 05:17:07 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 26, 2018, 04:28:47 PM
Can we just re-name this thread "Begrudgers R Us?"
And hypocrisy....lashings of that going round.
So a major global business relocates to suit its tax affairs - and we're suddenly against this? As Irish people who offer the most liberal corporation tax regime in Europe and the world? As far as I'm aware Bono and his band pay their personal taxes in this country.....unlike the likes of hero JP McManus and others who don't suffer a percentage of the abuse. If ye want U2's global business to pay "it's fair share" what about Google, Facebook, Apple et al? Pure bullshit lads and lassies. How should we decide where Google pay their taxes - where their owner or founder is from? Is that how tax law should be? Absolute rubbish talked about this.
This whole tax thing is just a convenient stick to beat someone who publicises inconvenient truths with.
Well said.
Whether bono pays his taxes or not, I couldn't give a shit. He's just a knob.
I don't agree with the tax thing but that aside Bono is a hypocritical p***k, a knob and a patronising ass. He talks about helping the poor but counts mass murderers amongst his friends. People who go to see him play music have to put up with his political lectures. It's not begrudgery it's fact. I personally admire people who do well for themselves in their business or careers but this is different.
Quote from: magpie seanie on December 26, 2018, 05:17:07 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 26, 2018, 04:28:47 PM
Can we just re-name this thread "Begrudgers R Us?"
And hypocrisy....lashings of that going round.
So a major global business relocates to suit its tax affairs - and we're suddenly against this? As Irish people who offer the most liberal corporation tax regime in Europe and the world? As far as I'm aware Bono and his band pay their personal taxes in this country.....unlike the likes of hero JP McManus and others who don't suffer a percentage of the abuse. If ye want U2's global business to pay "it's fair share" what about Google, Facebook, Apple et al? Pure bullshit lads and lassies. How should we decide where Google pay their taxes - where their owner or founder is from? Is that how tax law should be? Absolute rubbish talked about this.
This whole tax thing is just a convenient stick to beat someone who publicises inconvenient truths with.
Well said Seanie, nail hit firmly on the head.
Quote from: Itchy on December 28, 2018, 10:26:03 AM
I don't agree with the tax thing but that aside Bono is a hypocritical p***k, a knob and a patronising ass. He talks about helping the poor but counts mass murderers amongst his friends. People who go to see him play music have to put up with his political lectures. It's not begrudgery it's fact. I personally admire people who do well for themselves in their business or careers but this is different.
Take a a few seconds to read what you have posted and how it applies to quite a few others in Ireland.
No one forces anyone to go along to a U2 concert, if you don'† like the 'lectures' sit at home and listen to the music without the commentary you despise.
Hard to ignore the floot's lectures when the media have them plastered all over the place.
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on December 28, 2018, 11:12:01 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 28, 2018, 10:26:03 AM
I don't agree with the tax thing but that aside Bono is a hypocritical p***k, a knob and a patronising ass. He talks about helping the poor but counts mass murderers amongst his friends. People who go to see him play music have to put up with his political lectures. It's not begrudgery it's fact. I personally admire people who do well for themselves in their business or careers but this is different.
Take a a few seconds to read what you have posted and how it applies to quite a few others in Ireland.
No one forces anyone to go along to a U2 concert, if you don'† like the 'lectures' sit at home and listen to the music without the commentary you despise.
This is a forum Owen. If I took your approach I might suggest if you don't like my post, ignore it, block me or unregister your account. But that would be stupid. Bono is a very public person and so he deserves scrutiny from the public, whether that be here or elsewhere.
Quote from: Itchy on December 28, 2018, 12:47:31 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on December 28, 2018, 11:12:01 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 28, 2018, 10:26:03 AM
I don't agree with the tax thing but that aside Bono is a hypocritical p***k, a knob and a patronising ass. He talks about helping the poor but counts mass murderers amongst his friends. People who go to see him play music have to put up with his political lectures. It's not begrudgery it's fact. I personally admire people who do well for themselves in their business or careers but this is different.
Take a a few seconds to read what you have posted and how it applies to quite a few others in Ireland.
No one forces anyone to go along to a U2 concert, if you don'† like the 'lectures' sit at home and listen to the music without the commentary you despise.
This is a forum Owen. If I took your approach I might suggest if you don't like my post, ignore it, block me or unregister your account. But that would be stupid. Bono is a very public person and so he deserves scrutiny from the public, whether that be here or elsewhere.
There's no issue with scrutiny. The issue is with misinformed, biased rabble rousing.
Quote from: magpie seanie on December 30, 2018, 04:46:07 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 28, 2018, 12:47:31 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on December 28, 2018, 11:12:01 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 28, 2018, 10:26:03 AM
I don't agree with the tax thing but that aside Bono is a hypocritical p***k, a knob and a patronising ass. He talks about helping the poor but counts mass murderers amongst his friends. People who go to see him play music have to put up with his political lectures. It's not begrudgery it's fact. I personally admire people who do well for themselves in their business or careers but this is different.
Take a a few seconds to read what you have posted and how it applies to quite a few others in Ireland.
No one forces anyone to go along to a U2 concert, if you don'† like the 'lectures' sit at home and listen to the music without the commentary you despise.
This is a forum Owen. If I took your approach I might suggest if you don't like my post, ignore it, block me or unregister your account. But that would be stupid. Bono is a very public person and so he deserves scrutiny from the public, whether that be here or elsewhere.
There's no issue with scrutiny. The issue is with misinformed, biased rabble rousing.
Rabble rousing? What are you on about? He counts bush and Blair as friends, two men who dropped bombs in idiotic wars killing 1000s of men women and children. He then thinks he can lecture the man on the street about the homeless. He's a f**king dick, a dick who l knows f**k all about anything as far as I can tell.
Quote from: Itchy on December 30, 2018, 08:34:16 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on December 28, 2018, 11:12:01 AM
There's no issue with scrutiny. The issue is with misinformed, biased rabble rousing.
Rabble rousing? What are you on about? He counts bush and Blair as friends, two men who dropped bombs in idiotic wars killing 1000s of men women and children. He then thinks he can lecture the man on the street about the homeless. He's a f**king dick, a dick who l knows f**k all about anything as far as I can tell.
Rarely indeed does one post get a response proving its point so effectively.
Quote from: armaghniac on December 30, 2018, 09:32:29 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 30, 2018, 08:34:16 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on December 28, 2018, 11:12:01 AM
There's no issue with scrutiny. The issue is with misinformed, biased rabble rousing.
Rabble rousing? What are you on about? He counts bush and Blair as friends, two men who dropped bombs in idiotic wars killing 1000s of men women and children. He then thinks he can lecture the man on the street about the homeless. He's a f**king dick, a dick who l knows f**k all about anything as far as I can tell.
Rarely indeed does one post get a response proving its point so effectively.
;D
Defence rests!
Are ye his kids, his smugness is rubbing off on ye.
Quote from: Itchy on December 31, 2018, 09:28:04 AM
Are ye his kids, his smugness is rubbing off on ye.
Well are people more likely to listen to Bono.......or you? I might not like him particularly but he has a platform and uses it now and again.
Quote from: Insane Bolt on December 31, 2018, 09:33:06 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 31, 2018, 09:28:04 AM
Are ye his kids, his smugness is rubbing off on ye.
Well are people more likely to listen to Bono.......or you? I might not like him particularly but he has a platform and uses it now and again.
That's the problem, they are more likely to listen to him over many other people because of this fame culture we live in. Bono is all about his own ego. I have never heard him speak with any in-depth knowledge on anything. If I were looking for a celebrity to "follow" id choose someone better than bono,. The problem is some love his music so much they th
Ink he can do nothing wrong, they are like love sick groupies too blind to see their hero for what he is.
Quote from: Itchy on December 28, 2018, 12:47:31 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on December 28, 2018, 11:12:01 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 28, 2018, 10:26:03 AM
I don't agree with the tax thing but that aside Bono is a hypocritical p***k, a knob and a patronising ass. He talks about helping the poor but counts mass murderers amongst his friends. People who go to see him play music have to put up with his political lectures. It's not begrudgery it's fact. I personally admire people who do well for themselves in their business or careers but this is different.
Take a a few seconds to read what you have posted and how it applies to quite a few others in Ireland.
No one forces anyone to go along to a U2 concert, if you don'† like the 'lectures' sit at home and listen to the music without the commentary you despise.
This is a forum Owen. If I took your approach I might suggest if you don't like my post, ignore it, block me or unregister your account. But that would be stupid. Bono is a very public person and so he deserves scrutiny from the public, whether that be here or elsewhere.
You make my point, as with Bono, you don't need to suggest that if I don't like your post/statements, I have a number of options which all involve ignoring or avoiding you.
Everyone already knows that these options exist and most people exercise them while there are always some others who particularly seek to be offended.
Happy New Year!
Quote from: Itchy on December 31, 2018, 10:01:37 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on December 31, 2018, 09:33:06 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 31, 2018, 09:28:04 AM
Are ye his kids, his smugness is rubbing off on ye.
Well are people more likely to listen to Bono.......or you? I might not like him particularly but he has a platform and uses it now and again.
That's the problem, they are more likely to listen to him over many other people because of this fame culture we live in. Bono is all about his own ego. I have never heard him speak with any in-depth knowledge on anything. If I were looking for a celebrity to "follow" id choose someone better than bono,. The problem is some love his music so much they th
Ink he can do nothing wrong, they are like love sick groupies too blind to see their hero for what he is.
What exactly do you fear will happen if people listen to Bono?
Do you fear that people might actually give money to homeless people, or not vote for racist demagogues like Trump or Le Pen or Bolsonaro, or not engage in mindless nationalism?
Exactly what opinions of his do you fear people might listen to?
QuoteThe problem is some love his music so much they th
Ink he can do nothing wrong, they are like love sick groupies too blind to see their hero for what he is.
I love the way you throw in a transparently obvious straw man, while ironically, simultaneously being a transparently obvious straw man.
Bono can literally do no right in your eyes.
I doubt he's too worried, to be honest.
Quote from: sid waddell on December 31, 2018, 12:26:10 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 31, 2018, 10:01:37 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on December 31, 2018, 09:33:06 AM
Quote from: Itchy on December 31, 2018, 09:28:04 AM
Are ye his kids, his smugness is rubbing off on ye.
Well are people more likely to listen to Bono.......or you? I might not like him particularly but he has a platform and uses it now and again.
That's the problem, they are more likely to listen to him over many other people because of this fame culture we live in. Bono is all about his own ego. I have never heard him speak with any in-depth knowledge on anything. If I were looking for a celebrity to "follow" id choose someone better than bono,. The problem is some love his music so much they th
Ink he can do nothing wrong, they are like love sick groupies too blind to see their hero for what he is.
What exactly do you fear will happen if people listen to Bono?
Do you fear that people might actually give money to homeless people, or not vote for racist demagogues like Trump or Le Pen or Bolsonaro, or not engage in mindless nationalism?
Exactly what opinions of his do you fear people might listen to?
QuoteThe problem is some love his music so much they th
Ink he can do nothing wrong, they are like love sick groupies too blind to see their hero for what he is.
I love the way you throw in a transparently obvious straw man, while ironically, simultaneously being a transparently obvious straw man.
Bono can literally do no right in your eyes.
I doubt he's too worried, to be honest.
Sid, I could give you a detailed answer but the simple one is when I find myself on the opposite side of the argument to you I know I am right.
That's a really poor answer to some simple questions which you should have no trouble answering if you are sincere in your views, as opposed to having a childish whinge.
Ok Sid, let's pretend you are interested. This article is quite reflective of my own take. For example his nonsense about going to jail for singing the blues in a place where people have bigger issues such as getting murdered or raped - well that's bono trying to make himself relevant and central to the situation...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2017/11/11/the-hypocrisy-of-bono-and-his-one-charity/amp/
For balance, there is also a right of reply here...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2017/11/14/one-campaign-responds-to-column-on-the-charity/amp/
Quote from: Itchy on December 31, 2018, 01:29:14 PM
Ok Sid, let's pretend you are interested. This article is quite reflective of my own take. For example his nonsense about going to jail for singing the blues in a place where people have bigger issues such as getting murdered or raped - well that's bono trying to make himself relevant and central to the situation...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2017/11/11/the-hypocrisy-of-bono-and-his-one-charity/amp/
For balance, there is also a right of reply here...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2017/11/14/one-campaign-responds-to-column-on-the-charity/amp/
I'm asking you to describe in your own words what you fear will happen as a result of people listening to Bono.
Posting a couple of articles nobody is going to read is not doing that. It's deflection.
Given that you fear or "have a problem" that people will listen to Bono, one has to assume that you believe he has some horrible views and that people listening to him will produce negative outcomes for society.
What are these horrible views, and what are these potential negative outcomes?
I mean, I fear that people will listen to Donald Trump or Peter Casey or Matteo Salvini or Jair Bolsonaro, because I believe these people have horrible, disgusting, hate filled views. Yet these are views which are sadly very seductive and persuasive to the easily fooled. I fear that if people listen to them and take them seriously, the outcome for the societies in which they live will be very harmful.
I'm really struggling to think of why anybody would be in any way similarly concerned that people would listen to Bono.
So, why, in your own words, are you so concerned that people might listen to him?
I actually bothered to read both articles and I don't understand why they'd make anyone fear that listening to Bono is a bad thing. Even the character assasination piece riddled with inaccuracies and inconsistencies included a comment allegedly from an insider saying he's very earnest though he likes the sound of his own voice. Imagine - a front man in a rock band being like that. Hang him high I suppose.... ::)
Quote from: sid waddell on December 31, 2018, 01:56:19 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 31, 2018, 01:29:14 PM
Ok Sid, let's pretend you are interested. This article is quite reflective of my own take. For example his nonsense about going to jail for singing the blues in a place where people have bigger issues such as getting murdered or raped - well that's bono trying to make himself relevant and central to the situation...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2017/11/11/the-hypocrisy-of-bono-and-his-one-charity/amp/
For balance, there is also a right of reply here...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2017/11/14/one-campaign-responds-to-column-on-the-charity/amp/
I'm asking you to describe in your own words what you fear will happen as a result of people listening to Bono.
Posting a couple of articles nobody is going to read is not doing that. It's deflection.
Given that you fear or "have a problem" that people will listen to Bono, one has to assume that you believe he has some horrible views and that people listening to him will produce negative outcomes for society.
What are these horrible views, and what are these potential negative outcomes?
I mean, I fear that people will listen to Donald Trump or Peter Casey or Matteo Salvini or Jair Bolsonaro, because I believe these people have horrible, disgusting, hate filled views. Yet these are views which are sadly very seductive and persuasive to the easily fooled. I fear that if people listen to them and take them seriously, the outcome for the societies in which they live will be very harmful.
I'm really struggling to think of why anybody would be in any way similarly concerned that people would listen to Bono.
So, why, in your own words, are you so concerned that people might listen to him?
So you didn't read the article yet you can write the rest of your post. Can't be dealing with idiots like you today. Slan.
Quote from: Itchy on December 31, 2018, 02:27:02 PM
Quote from: sid waddell on December 31, 2018, 01:56:19 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 31, 2018, 01:29:14 PM
Ok Sid, let's pretend you are interested. This article is quite reflective of my own take. For example his nonsense about going to jail for singing the blues in a place where people have bigger issues such as getting murdered or raped - well that's bono trying to make himself relevant and central to the situation...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2017/11/11/the-hypocrisy-of-bono-and-his-one-charity/amp/
For balance, there is also a right of reply here...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2017/11/14/one-campaign-responds-to-column-on-the-charity/amp/
I'm asking you to describe in your own words what you fear will happen as a result of people listening to Bono.
Posting a couple of articles nobody is going to read is not doing that. It's deflection.
Given that you fear or "have a problem" that people will listen to Bono, one has to assume that you believe he has some horrible views and that people listening to him will produce negative outcomes for society.
What are these horrible views, and what are these potential negative outcomes?
I mean, I fear that people will listen to Donald Trump or Peter Casey or Matteo Salvini or Jair Bolsonaro, because I believe these people have horrible, disgusting, hate filled views. Yet these are views which are sadly very seductive and persuasive to the easily fooled. I fear that if people listen to them and take them seriously, the outcome for the societies in which they live will be very harmful.
I'm really struggling to think of why anybody would be in any way similarly concerned that people would listen to Bono.
So, why, in your own words, are you so concerned that people might listen to him?
So you didn't read the article yet you can write the rest of your post. Can't be dealing with idiots like you today. Slan.
Why on earth would I read stupid articles from the New York Post that you have linked to?
You appear to not be capable of making your own argument - linking to crap articles is what such people often do as a substitute for their own inability to debate.
This is a discussion forum.
Answer the questions put to you, make your own argument, or quit.
The sum total of what you've come up with so far is "I hate Bono". That's your absolute right, but your attempt to rationalise that hatred is proving most unconvincing.
It's probably time to nail the tax thing. There are 2 U2s. The first one is the four lads from Dublin who formed and still play in a band. They live in and pay all their taxes in Ireland. Always have done. Then there is the second U2 - The publishing and touring arm of the outfit. This is a global, multi national operation and doesn't owe Ireland anything really. U2, like all bands, make most of their money nowadays from touring, since streaming has made album sales not very lucrative. Since 2016, U2 have done three world tours (Innocence, Joshua Tree, Experience) and have played 187 concerts (Innocence 76, Joshua Tree 51, Experience 60) In that time, they have played in Ireland (including Belfast) 12 times. This works out about 6% of their output for the past three years have been in Ireland and U2 pay that amount to the Irish exchequer. For their international income, they are perfectly entitled to find the best location to maximise profit. There isn't another company in the world that would do any different. In fact, Ireland itself is a tax refuge for Facebook, Google, Apple and other companies who want to pay less corporation tax because of our favorable tax rues which attract these companies. U2 are no longer an 'Irish' rock group. Haven't been for many years. They are based in Ireland, but are an international phenomenon. It is typical of their detractors and begrudgers that they would seek to pick on this element of their operation to take pot shots at them. The fact that those 187 shows are all sold out, global world tours is lost on those people. We should be proud of U2. It speaks volumes about our collective attitude that some of us save their most vitriolic comment on what is our best artistic export.
Quote from: Seany on January 01, 2019, 01:00:38 PM
It's probably time to nail the tax thing. There are 2 U2s. The first one is the four lads from Dublin who formed and still play in a band. They live in and pay all their taxes in Ireland. Always have done. Then there is the second U2 - The publishing and touring arm of the outfit. This is a global, multi national operation and doesn't owe Ireland anything really. U2, like all bands, make most of their money nowadays from touring, since streaming has made album sales not very lucrative. Since 2016, U2 have done three world tours (Innocence, Joshua Tree, Experience) and have played 187 concerts (Innocence 76, Joshua Tree 51, Experience 60) In that time, they have played in Ireland (including Belfast) 12 times. This works out about 6% of their output for the past three years have been in Ireland and U2 pay that amount to the Irish exchequer. For their international income, they are perfectly entitled to find the best location to maximise profit. There isn't another company in the world that would do any different. In fact, Ireland itself is a tax refuge for Facebook, Google, Apple and other companies who want to pay less corporation tax because of our favorable tax rues which attract these companies. U2 are no longer an 'Irish' rock group. Haven't been for many years. They are based in Ireland, but are an international phenomenon. It is typical of their detractors and begrudgers that they would seek to pick on this element of their operation to take pot shots at them. The fact that those 187 shows are all sold out, global world tours is lost on those people. We should be proud of U2. It speaks volumes about our collective attitude that some of us save their most vitriolic comment on what is our best artistic export.
Well said - you put it far more succinctly that my attempt earlier. The tax thing is a bullshit red herring used by some to justify dislike of Bono/U2.
Thanks Magpie. I was just randomly looking at Obama's launch of his candidacy in Springfield in 2004. What music did he walk out to? U2 - 'Oh You Look So Beautiful' A future POTUS choosing the music of four lads from north Dublin who answered an ad on their school notice board. U2 are the best thing to have come out of this country.
Quote from: Seany on January 01, 2019, 01:00:38 PM
It's probably time to nail the tax thing. There are 2 U2s. The first one is the four lads from Dublin who formed and still play in a band. They live in and pay all their taxes in Ireland. Always have done. Then there is the second U2 - The publishing and touring arm of the outfit. This is a global, multi national operation and doesn't owe Ireland anything really. U2, like all bands, make most of their money nowadays from touring, since streaming has made album sales not very lucrative. Since 2016, U2 have done three world tours (Innocence, Joshua Tree, Experience) and have played 187 concerts (Innocence 76, Joshua Tree 51, Experience 60) In that time, they have played in Ireland (including Belfast) 12 times. This works out about 6% of their output for the past three years have been in Ireland and U2 pay that amount to the Irish exchequer. For their international income, they are perfectly entitled to find the best location to maximise profit. There isn't another company in the world that would do any different. In fact, Ireland itself is a tax refuge for Facebook, Google, Apple and other companies who want to pay less corporation tax because of our favorable tax rues which attract these companies. U2 are no longer an 'Irish' rock group. Haven't been for many years. They are based in Ireland, but are an international phenomenon. It is typical of their detractors and begrudgers that they would seek to pick on this element of their operation to take pot shots at them. The fact that those 187 shows are all sold out, global world tours is lost on those people. We should be proud of U2. It speaks volumes about our collective attitude that some of us save their most vitriolic comment on what is our best artistic export.
Hear hear. Bono hatred has nothing to do with taxation and everything to do with traditional Irish begrudgery. Pure and simple.
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 02, 2019, 05:42:45 PM
Quote from: Seany on January 01, 2019, 01:00:38 PM
It's probably time to nail the tax thing. There are 2 U2s. The first one is the four lads from Dublin who formed and still play in a band. They live in and pay all their taxes in Ireland. Always have done. Then there is the second U2 - The publishing and touring arm of the outfit. This is a global, multi national operation and doesn't owe Ireland anything really. U2, like all bands, make most of their money nowadays from touring, since streaming has made album sales not very lucrative. Since 2016, U2 have done three world tours (Innocence, Joshua Tree, Experience) and have played 187 concerts (Innocence 76, Joshua Tree 51, Experience 60) In that time, they have played in Ireland (including Belfast) 12 times. This works out about 6% of their output for the past three years have been in Ireland and U2 pay that amount to the Irish exchequer. For their international income, they are perfectly entitled to find the best location to maximise profit. There isn't another company in the world that would do any different. In fact, Ireland itself is a tax refuge for Facebook, Google, Apple and other companies who want to pay less corporation tax because of our favorable tax rues which attract these companies. U2 are no longer an 'Irish' rock group. Haven't been for many years. They are based in Ireland, but are an international phenomenon. It is typical of their detractors and begrudgers that they would seek to pick on this element of their operation to take pot shots at them. The fact that those 187 shows are all sold out, global world tours is lost on those people. We should be proud of U2. It speaks volumes about our collective attitude that some of us save their most vitriolic comment on what is our best artistic export.
Hear hear. Bono hatred has nothing to do with taxation and everything to do with traditional Irish begrudgery. Pure and simple.
Ok. So when south park dedicate an episode to how much of a pox he is, is that traditional Irish begrudgery?
No. A good example of traditional Irish begrudgery is when Irish people like to crow about how much they hate Bono for no reason other than he's a successful Irishman.
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 02, 2019, 07:21:58 PM
No. A good example of traditional Irish begrudgery is when Irish people like to crow about how much they hate Bono for no reason other than he's a successful Irishman.
You could be in to something here as I think Micheal O Leary is a pri.ck as well.
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 02, 2019, 07:21:58 PM
No. A good example of traditional Irish begrudgery is when Irish people like to crow about how much they hate Bono for no reason other than he's a successful Irishman.
Try taking the AZT drug he and his buddy Bill Gates pushes on healthy Africans (mainly pregnant women) and lets see what you think of him then.
So you also hate Bill Gates, a man who has donated his $65bn fortune to good causes.
Quote from: Seamus on January 02, 2019, 07:43:40 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 02, 2019, 07:21:58 PM
No. A good example of traditional Irish begrudgery is when Irish people like to crow about how much they hate Bono for no reason other than he's a successful Irishman.
Try taking the AZT drug he and his buddy Bill Gates pushes on healthy Africans (mainly pregnant women) and lets see what you think of him then.
Oh please do tell us all about your AIDS conspiracy theories.
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 02, 2019, 07:21:58 PM
No. A good example of traditional Irish begrudgery is when Irish people like to crow about how much they hate Bono for no reason other than he's a successful Irishman.
Saw this quote somewhere, thought it was applicable here.
"Bono might come across as a gobshite but then nobody's forcing you to listen to him. My only problem with Bono is that when he strays out of his lane he comes across as an opinionated London taxi driver who thinks he has to have an opinion on everything whether he understands it or not. If he sticks to singing, I'm all right with that."The lack of self awareness on this board sometimes is incredible. ::)
Quote from: north_antrim_hound on January 02, 2019, 07:27:25 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 02, 2019, 07:21:58 PM
No. A good example of traditional Irish begrudgery is when Irish people like to crow about how much they hate Bono for no reason other than he's a successful Irishman.
You could be in to something here as I think Micheal O Leary is a pri.ck as well.
Anyone that forced their staff to bring their own stationary to work is a pri.ck
Quote from: Franko on January 03, 2019, 07:47:17 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 02, 2019, 07:21:58 PM
No. A good example of traditional Irish begrudgery is when Irish people like to crow about how much they hate Bono for no reason other than he's a successful Irishman.
Saw this quote somewhere, thought it was applicable here.
"Bono might come across as a gobshite but then nobody's forcing you to listen to him. My only problem with Bono is that when he strays out of his lane he comes across as an opinionated London taxi driver who thinks he has to have an opinion on everything whether he understands it or not. If he sticks to singing, I'm all right with that."
The lack of self awareness on this board sometimes is incredible. ::)
It's a clever argument, but Bono actually has done a bit of homework on the global issues that he works on. He's not an "opinionated London taxi driver" at all when it comes to these topics, he's actually quite well informed. Which is more than I can say for O'Leary.
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 03, 2019, 07:37:58 PM
Quote from: Franko on January 03, 2019, 07:47:17 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 02, 2019, 07:21:58 PM
No. A good example of traditional Irish begrudgery is when Irish people like to crow about how much they hate Bono for no reason other than he's a successful Irishman.
Saw this quote somewhere, thought it was applicable here.
"Bono might come across as a gobshite but then nobody's forcing you to listen to him. My only problem with Bono is that when he strays out of his lane he comes across as an opinionated London taxi driver who thinks he has to have an opinion on everything whether he understands it or not. If he sticks to singing, I'm all right with that."
The lack of self awareness on this board sometimes is incredible. ::)
It's a clever argument, but Bono actually has done a bit of homework on the global issues that he works on. He's not an "opinionated London taxi driver" at all when it comes to these topics, he's actually quite well informed. Which is more than I can say for O'Leary.
;D the bit in bold is your opinion only. If you want to pass it off as fact, we're gonna need some evidence of this. As a couple of counter points, I'll give you Bono's friendship with Evangelical Christians Billy & Franklin Graham. Check out their views on Muslims and gays if you get five minutes. There wasn't much homework done there. Or the time he dedicated 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' to the military at a concert in Trafalgar Square because 'no one loves peace more than those who fought for it'. Seriously, the British Army fought for peace? Does that sound like somebody who's done his homework?
Why don't you admit it. You just don't like O'Leary because of typical old Irish begrudgery.
Quote from: Seany on January 02, 2019, 08:31:24 PM
So you also hate Bill Gates, a man who has donated his $65bn fortune to good causes.
Bill Gates is the largest shareholder of Monsanto stock.
Quote from: Seamus on January 11, 2019, 09:18:54 PM
Quote from: Seany on January 02, 2019, 08:31:24 PM
So you also hate Bill Gates, a man who has donated his $65bn fortune to good causes.
Bill Gates is the largest shareholder of Monsanto stock.
Would have thought you'd have no problem at all with Gates investing in Monsanto, given that you're already a pathetic cheerleader for a bunch of corrupt crony capitalists.
Quote from: Seamus on January 11, 2019, 09:18:54 PM
Quote from: Seany on January 02, 2019, 08:31:24 PM
So you also hate Bill Gates, a man who has donated his $65bn fortune to good causes.
Bill Gates is the largest shareholder of Monsanto stock.
Bullshit
Quote from: dec on January 11, 2019, 10:03:22 PM
Quote from: Seamus on January 11, 2019, 09:18:54 PM
Quote from: Seany on January 02, 2019, 08:31:24 PM
So you also hate Bill Gates, a man who has donated his $65bn fortune to good causes.
Bill Gates is the largest shareholder of Monsanto stock.
Bullshit
Lolzers, who could have guessed Seamus would be lying. ;D
https://monsanto.com/news-releases/bayer-closes-monsanto-acquisition/
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bayer successfully completed the acquisition of Monsanto on Thursday.
Shares in the U.S. company will no longer be traded on the New York Stock Exchange, with Bayer now the sole owner of Monsanto Company.
Quote from: sid waddell on January 11, 2019, 10:29:50 PM
Quote from: dec on January 11, 2019, 10:03:22 PM
Quote from: Seamus on January 11, 2019, 09:18:54 PM
Quote from: Seany on January 02, 2019, 08:31:24 PM
So you also hate Bill Gates, a man who has donated his $65bn fortune to good causes.
Bill Gates is the largest shareholder of Monsanto stock.
Bullshit
Lolzers, who could have guessed Seamus would be lying. ;D
https://monsanto.com/news-releases/bayer-closes-monsanto-acquisition/
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bayer successfully completed the acquisition of Monsanto on Thursday. Shares in the U.S. company will no longer be traded on the New York Stock Exchange, with Bayer now the sole owner of Monsanto Company.
I'm fully aware that Bayer acquired Monsanto, Gates purchased the shares before the acquisition. Monsanto sold out to Bayer because of the bad reputation the name was receiving. A change of name so GMOs can continue with it's depopulation agenda under the disguise of Big Pharma.
Thanks for the laughs over the last few days on the US Political Thread with your crazy comments. You got your ass whipped on numerous occasions and still came back for more. Outside of the laughs I'm genuinely concerned about your mental well-being.
Quote from: Seamus on January 12, 2019, 03:43:29 AM
Quote from: sid waddell on January 11, 2019, 10:29:50 PM
Quote from: dec on January 11, 2019, 10:03:22 PM
Quote from: Seamus on January 11, 2019, 09:18:54 PM
Quote from: Seany on January 02, 2019, 08:31:24 PM
So you also hate Bill Gates, a man who has donated his $65bn fortune to good causes.
Bill Gates is the largest shareholder of Monsanto stock.
Bullshit
Lolzers, who could have guessed Seamus would be lying. ;D
https://monsanto.com/news-releases/bayer-closes-monsanto-acquisition/
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bayer successfully completed the acquisition of Monsanto on Thursday. Shares in the U.S. company will no longer be traded on the New York Stock Exchange, with Bayer now the sole owner of Monsanto Company.
I'm fully aware that Bayer acquired Monsanto, Gates purchased the shares before the acquisition. Monsanto sold out to Bayer because of the bad reputation the name was receiving. A change of name so GMOs can continue with it's depopulation agenda under the disguise of Big Pharma.
Thanks for the laughs over the last few days on the US Political Thread with your crazy comments. You got your ass whipped on numerous occasions and still came back for more. Outside of the laughs I'm genuinely concerned about your mental well-being.
Lolz - you quite obviously weren't aware of anything, and a psychiatrist would have a field day with the amount of projection there. ;D
Good crauc on twitter as Jon Bon Jovi recalls the tough childhood of Bono who was beaten as a child by the Orange Order I can only presume in Finglas and if that's not odd enough Bono is a protestant. I wonder who told Jon Bon this story of hardship?
Quote from: Itchy on October 07, 2020, 11:52:46 PM
Good crauc on twitter as Jon Bon Jovi recalls the tough childhood of Bono who was beaten as a child by the Orange Order I can only presume in Finglas and if that's not odd enough Bono is a protestant. I wonder who told Jon Bon this story of hardship?
So I see. I liked this one:
Breaking: Bono and Jon Bon Jovi Test Positive for being a massive pair of Bell Ends
Quote from: BennyCake on October 08, 2020, 12:33:06 AM
Quote from: Itchy on October 07, 2020, 11:52:46 PM
Good crauc on twitter as Jon Bon Jovi recalls the tough childhood of Bono who was beaten as a child by the Orange Order I can only presume in Finglas and if that's not odd enough Bono is a protestant. I wonder who told Jon Bon this story of hardship?
So I see. I liked this one:
Breaking: Bono and Jon Bon Jovi Test Positive for being a massive pair of Bell Ends
Wait till Geldoff hears about this. Next thing we wil hear how poor Bob was targeted by the KKK in Dun Laoghaire as a child when he started the black lives matter movement.
https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2020/10/07/tracking-bonos-troubled-upbringing-on-the-sectarian-streets-of-clontarf/
Bono and Geldof ::)
https://www.thejournal.ie/bono-bob-geldof-jared-kushner-5843360-Aug2022/ (https://www.thejournal.ie/bono-bob-geldof-jared-kushner-5843360-Aug2022/)
Quote from: From the Bunker on August 19, 2022, 12:22:54 PM
Bono and Geldof ::)
https://www.thejournal.ie/bono-bob-geldof-jared-kushner-5843360-Aug2022/ (https://www.thejournal.ie/bono-bob-geldof-jared-kushner-5843360-Aug2022/)
True friends of the needy
Kushner
Trump
Murdoch
Bono
Geldof
Totally unsurprised that is the sort company those pair of loudmouth w@nkers keep
Quote from: Franko on August 19, 2022, 01:07:15 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on August 19, 2022, 12:22:54 PM
Bono and Geldof ::)
https://www.thejournal.ie/bono-bob-geldof-jared-kushner-5843360-Aug2022/ (https://www.thejournal.ie/bono-bob-geldof-jared-kushner-5843360-Aug2022/)
True friends of the needy
Kushner
Trump
Murdoch
Bono
Geldof
Totally unsurprised that is the sort company those pair of loudmouth w@nkers keep
I cannot think of two people I dislike more than Bono and Geldoff. I wish they would f**k off and stay fucked off.
(https://scontent.fdub4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/300193486_2398745713611787_1272379289380630393_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s600x600&_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=0ls5lVBYeDwAX9cbtZX&_nc_ht=scontent.fdub4-1.fna&oh=00_AT9JI-ucB5D9Dyc-ZaLHjVkwgGYAxrRznOpOEvBtOOBySw&oe=630F657F)
Good to see no barrell is safe!
Passively watched (while cleaning the kitchen) Bono and The Edge: A Sort of homecoming, with Dave Letterman.
The Bono ego has no bounds. The Edge is not far behind.
The documentary is geared toward it's main Audience - USA. Bono at one stage calls Secondary School, High School and then you know they can say what ever they like about Dublin and it will be taken as Bible. At one stage he says they were there for the Troubles. ::)
It's all naturally scripted and pre-planned and Letterman is a good pawn.
To be fair U2 know how to put on a show and all the money from this won't see sight or light of their precious Dublin.
Eugh.